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Ever thought about growing Hoodia Gordonii? This cactus is a popular weight loss supplement because it's a natural and effective appetite suppressant. While most of us would rather buy it pre-prepared, others prefer growing Hoodia Gordonii at home. As long as you understand how to care for your Hoodia plant, then you can be successful at growing Hoodia Gordonii yourself. Keep in mind though - it will take time, patience, and a little know how.

Hoodia Gordonii is a succulent cactus with beautiful flowers ranging in color from pale straw to dark maroon. It's a native to Africa, and will thrive the best in warm climates of preferably 100 degrees fahrenheit. The steps in growing Hoodia Gordonii at home, are quite easy. Start by purchasing Hoodia seeds. You can find these online for about $1.50 a seed. It's best to start off with at least 10 seeds in case some of them don't germinate. Then plant the seeds about.5 cm deep in compost or almost any type of potting soil. As they grow, keep them in consistent bright light, and make sure you don't water them too much. Overwatering can cause the seeds to rot, and is the most common cause for germinating seeds to die.

You will normally want to water your cactus plant twice a month during the winter, and four times a month during the summer. In a matter of three years, your Hoodia Godonii cactus can reach 10 inches in height and have numerous branches. This cactus has an average life span of 25 years, and is known for it's medicinal properties. If you decide to put your Hoodia cactus outside, plant it next to a larger plant that will block the elements of wind and rain. Growing Hoodia Gordonii at home is rewarding and easy, as long as you know what you're doing. The advantage of Hoodia Gordonii cactus is that it's not just ornamental, it can be put to productive use as well.

Growing Hoodia only requires seeds, soil, planter, sunlight, warmth, and a little bit of water here and there. The cactus doesn't require much maintenance care, and can save money, since buying can be somewhat expensive. The only drawback is that it can take awhile for the cactus to be used as a medicinal source, but if you have a green thumb, this is definitely a plant you'll want to have around the house.

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