Haworthia

( hay - WORTH - ee - uh )

At-A-Glance Information

These succulent perennials need partial shade or bright indirect light and moderate to little water. They form small rosettes of fleshy, textured leaves, some with white bumps or ridges, some smooth. They produce tiny flowers in spring through fall. They are great for containers and make great houseplants. Within the genus, there are many varieties and hybrids, making it a great plant for collectors.

Haworthia Species and Varietals

These plants grow best in zones 15-17 and 20-24. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Haworthia attenuata
This species has leaves dotted with white bumps on the interiors. It gets about six inches tall and leaves are slender and triangular.

Haworthia cymbiformis
Gets 3 inches tall and looks a bit like a tiny, chubby artichoke. Leaves are wedge-shaped and have light and dark green markings on them.

Haworthia fasciata (Zebra Plant)
Grows to 6 inches tall and has rigid, dark green leaves. The inner surface of leaves are smooth, and the outer surfaces are banded with raised white ridges on the outside. Needs enough sun to make the outer leaves blush a reddish-orange.

Caring for Haworthia

To keep plants tidy, deadhead flower stems when they fade. Whether they are in pots or in the ground, they will need well-draining soil that is allowed to dry out between waterings. Protect them from frost and hot sun, and acclimate nursery plants to outdoor areas slowly to avoid burning the foliage. 

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

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Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Pages 000 - 000, Name
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