Overview
Haworthia picta (Moegi Group) 'Mr K Ohjuwa's Silver Green' is a matforming cactus succulent in the genus Haworthia, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Haworthia picta (Moegi Group) 'Mr K Ohjuwa's Silver Green' 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 picta (Moegi Group) 'Mr K Ohjuwa's Silver Green' is a matforming succulent cultivar within the Haworthia genus, known for its stemless rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves often adorned with white tubercles. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered aspect facing south or west. It grows best in well-drained, gritty soil composed of loam or sand, tolerant of a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Suitable as a houseplant or for conservatories and greenhouses, it is hardy to H1a and flowers in summer, producing tubular blooms in racemes.
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 picta (Moegi Group) 'Mr K Ohjuwa's Silver Green' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplant, Conservatory, Greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Haworthia picta (Moegi Group) 'Mr K Ohjuwa's Silver Green'
- Propagation
- Offsets, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Haworthia picta (Moegi Group) 'Mr K Ohjuwa's Silver Green'?
Haworthia picta (Moegi Group) 'Mr K Ohjuwa's Silver Green' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Haworthia picta (Moegi Group) 'Mr K Ohjuwa's Silver Green' need?
Haworthia picta (Moegi Group) 'Mr K Ohjuwa's Silver Green' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Haworthia picta (Moegi Group) 'Mr K Ohjuwa's Silver Green' hardy in the UK?
Haworthia picta (Moegi Group) 'Mr K Ohjuwa's Silver Green' 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 picta (Moegi Group) 'Mr K Ohjuwa's Silver Green'?
Offsets, Seed.
More in the Haworthia genus
- Haworthia herbacea var. herbacea
- Haworthia reticulata var. reticulata
- Haworthia 'Bird's Tail'
- Haworthia 'Bristle Tip'
- Haworthia 'Joy Bubbles'
- Haworthia 'Kikuhigasa'
- Haworthia 'Pink Nebula'