About
A slow-growing succulent forming a low clump of fleshy, pale green eaves up to 5cm long. White to pinkish-white flowers are borne on stems up to 40cm long in spring or summer. Leaves may be triangular or rounded in shape and have transparent tips and bristly margins and keels.
About the genus
Haworthia are stemless succulent perennials forming rosettes of fleshy leaves often bearing white tubercles, and with tubular flowers in racemes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist at other times. Apply a dilute low-nitrogen fertiliser fortnightly during late spring and summer. Stand outside in summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation and Haworthia for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or offsets
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free