Haworthiopsis koelmaniorumvar.mcmurtryi(C.L.Scott ) Gildenh . & Klopper
Haworthia koelmaniorumvar.mcmurtryi , Haworthia mcmurtryi , Haworthiopsis mcmurtryi , Tulista koelmaniorumvar.mcmurtryi
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthiopsis
Photo byAbu Shawka
This sort was discovered by Mr. Douglas McMurtry in 1983 near Loskop Dam , but now it is sleep with from several other locations around Groblersdal in Mpumalanga , South Africa .
Haworthiopsis koelmaniorumvar.mcmurtryi , formerly recognize asHaworthia koelmaniorumvar.mcmurtryi , is a small succulent that forms acaulescent stem canker of thick fleshy leaf with raised tubercles . It is smaller and with more prominent markings on the surface of the leaves thanHaworthiopsis koelmaniorumvar.koelmaniorum . The rosettes grow up to 2 inches ( 5 cm ) in diameter , unremarkably lone in full sun but run to produce offsets in abstruse shade , forming a clump . Leaves range in color from dark brownish - green and tan to reddish and can be obscurely windowed . They are up to 1 column inch ( 2.5 cm ) foresighted and up to 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) astray . Flowers are white with green to brownish veins and appear on a lissome , up to 14 inches ( 35 cm ) tall stem from summertime to fall .
The varietal epithet " mcmurtryi(mak - MUR - tree diagram - eye ) " reward Mr. Douglas McMurtry ( Everglade State . 1984 ) , curator of the Johannesburg Botanical Garden located in the suburb of Emmarentia in Johannesburg , South Africa .
luminousness : H. koelmaniorumvar.mcmurtryithrives in semi - shaded side . Brighter light shape are needed to bring out the leaf coloration . Any window in your home or office will probably be an appropriate setting for this succulent .
Soil : utilize a commercial-grade potting dirt specially formulated for succulents ormake your own well - drain potting mix .
Hardiness : This plant likes warm temperatures in summer but cooler in wintertime . H. koelmaniorumvar.mcmurtryican withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
lacrimation : In saltation and dusk , when the growth is most combat-ready , waterH. koelmaniorumvar.mcmurtryithoroughly , then wait until the top of the dirt dries out before watering again . Water your plant life less during the wintertime when its growth slows down importantly . During the hottest summertime month , when this works is mostly inactive , water just enough to keep the parting from shrivel up .
Fertilizing : H. koelmaniorumvar.mcmurtryiis a slowly - get flora that does not call for much fertilizer . However , for optimal growth , fertilizing is a good idea . Feedonly with a diluted fertilizer and only during the active growing season . invalidate summertime fertilizing as this succulent is in a 6 to 8 weeks rest period .
Repotting : When the flora has outgrown its container , repot it into a unexampled , slightly heavy passel with sassy soil in the bounce or early summer .
Propagation : H. koelmaniorumvar.mcmurtryiis mostly and easily grown from stem cut or by removing offsets from the mother plant life . Take cutting during the warm months . Remove offsets when they have started developing their root word . Spring is the best time to sow seed .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Haworthiopsis .
H. koelmaniorumvar.mcmurtryiis considered non - toxic to humanity and animals .
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