Podcast 7: What Is The Hoodia Plant? 5 Myths About the Hoodia Gordonii Plant

So what is the hoodia plant anyway? Simply put, the hoodia gordonii plant looks like a cactus but it technically classified as a succulent. It is found primarily in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa but it is also found in Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and in parts of the United States (California and Arizona).

In this podcast, I not only discuss what is the hoodia plant, but I also discuss the 5 myths surrounding the difficulty of growing the hoodia gordonii plant in the U.S. Up until recently, it was believed that the plant was nearly impossible to grow in the U.S. – certainly for the average Joe anyway. While it’s still true it is an incredibly difficult plant to grow for the inexperienced gardener, it can be done. If you’ve ever considered growing your own hoodia gordonii plants, then this is an episode you won’t want to miss!