Overview
Haworthia 'Bird's Tail' is a matforming cactus succulent in the genus Haworthia, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Haworthia 'Bird's Tail' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplant, conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Haworthia 'Bird's Tail' is a matforming cultivar of the Haworthia genus, which comprises stemless succulent perennials with rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves often adorned with white tubercles. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with south- or west-facing aspect. It grows best in well-drained loam or sandy soil, tolerant of acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels. Suitable as a houseplant or for conservatories and greenhouses, it requires gritty soil and can be propagated by offsets or seed. Its season of interest is summer, and it has a UK hardiness rating of H1a.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Haworthia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Haworthia 'Bird's Tail' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplant, Conservatory, Greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Haworthia 'Bird's Tail'
- Propagation
- Offsets, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Haworthia 'Bird's Tail'?
Haworthia 'Bird's Tail' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Haworthia 'Bird's Tail' need?
Haworthia 'Bird's Tail' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Haworthia 'Bird's Tail' hardy in the UK?
Haworthia 'Bird's Tail' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Haworthia 'Bird's Tail'?
Offsets, Seed.
More in the Haworthia genus
- Haworthia herbacea var. herbacea
- Haworthia reticulata var. reticulata
- Haworthia 'Bristle Tip'
- Haworthia 'Joy Bubbles'
- Haworthia 'Kikuhigasa'
- Haworthia 'Pink Nebula'
- Haworthia picta (Moegi Group) 'Mr K Ohjuwa's Silver Green'