About
A slow-growing evergreen succulent forming a low rosette of fleshy, triangular, wedge-shaped leaves; these are green with white markings and become pink-flushed in hot, sunny conditions. In late spring, white flowers are borne on an upright flower stem to 30cm tall.
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 pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Native toSouth Africa (W Cape)
Care notes
CultivationGrow in cactus compost in full light with protection from hot sun. Provide low humidity and good ventilation. When in growth water moderately and apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen fertiliser once or twice. Keep almost dry in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation and Haworthia for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationSow seed at 21-24°C in spring, separate offsets or take leaf cuttings in spring and summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free