Haworthia magnificavar.acuminata(M.B.Bayer ) M.B.Bayer
Haworthia acuminata , Haworthia pygmaeavar.acuminata , Haworthia retusavar.acuminata , Haworthia retusaf.acuminata
class : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthia
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Haworthia magnificavar.acuminatais native toSouth Africa .
Haworthia magnificavar.acuminata , also known asHaworthia pygmaeavar.acuminata , is a lowly succulent that forms stemless , alone to slowly proliferous rosettes . The longer leaves with a unfaltering truncate last - area distinguish this potpourri fromHaworthia magnificavar.magnifica . The stem canker grow up to 3.2 inches ( 8 cm ) in diam . Leaves are dark green , brownish - green to purplish , striated , with 4 or 5 pale brown or grayish veins along the upper surface . They are up to 2 inches ( 5 cm ) long .
The flowers are modest , livid with unripe stock and a green throat .
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USDA hardiness zone10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Haworthias are not consider difficult houseplant to grow . If you may keep a pot ofAloealive on a windowsill , chances are you may do the same with a dish ofHaworthia . As with all succulents , the most unsafe state of affairs istoo much water . They should never be reserve to model in water under any circumstances . At the same clip , these little decorative plants can be grow in interesting containers such as teacupful and even miniature babe shoes . If you ’re collapse aHaworthiain such a container , verify the container has adequate drain . If it does n’t , it might be a good idea to pop the plant life out of its container and tally a bed of gravel to the bottom to reduce the wicking action of the dirt above . at long last , await out for sunburnt spots on your plants .
Haworthias are modest , commonly between 3 and 5 inches ( 7.5 cm and 12.5 cm ) in height , and comparatively slow - growing . Therefore , they are often get in small clusters in wide , shallow dishes . Over time , cluster will by nature enlarge as the mother plant sends off small plantlets .
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