Haworthia Species

Haworthiopsisattenuata

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Species
attenuata (at-ten-yoo-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Aloe attenuata
Apicra attenuata
Catevala attenuata
Haworthia attenuata
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mesa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Bonsall, California

Clayton, California

Fairfield, California

Los Angeles, California(2 reports)

Novato, California

San Lorenzo, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Umatilla, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Cumberland, Maryland

Dundalk, Maryland

Livonia, Michigan

Poughkeepsie, New York

Saint Marys, Pennsylvania

Austin, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Portland, Texas

Bellevue, Washington

Quilcene, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

8
positives
4
neutrals
0
negative
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Phoenix, AZ | January 2015 | positive

Central Phoenix -- Haworthia attenuata is one of the mainstay Haworthias in my garden. I grow it in both pots and in the ground. It spr...Read More

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Novato, CA (Zone 10a) | May 2011 | positive

This plant grows very well outdoors in the San Francisco Bay Area, handling our brief dips into the upper 20s during winter with no damag...Read More

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Mesa, AZ | April 2011 | positive

Still having difficulty differentiating between "fasciata" and "attenuata," but they are one tough little plant. Any observations on wh...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral

The amount of sunlight it can withstand without scorching depends upon the how hot it becomes in the summer in the locale in which it is ...Read More

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New Port Richey, FL (Zone 9a) | August 2004 | neutral

I have a Haworthia for many years and its looks weak. The room I had it in up north had bright light, and it always look beautiful. In F...Read More

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Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) | December 2003 | positive

I got mine in very severe distress.
The pot had a VERY small drainage hole and it was well on the way to total rot.
As a la...Read More

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| October 2003 | positive

This plant is really pretty and easy (so far) to care for. I recently repotted mine though and found it has root rot. How is it mean...Read More

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Northern California, CA | September 2003 | positive

Haworthia attenuata multiplies prolifically by offsetting. The offsets can be pulled off and planted/potted seperately or left to ...Read More

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Saint Marys, PA | August 2003 | positive

This plant is interesting because it's like a Cactus and Aloe together. I'm not sure why the tips of mine turn brown or yellowish, other...Read More

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| March 2003 | positive

Does well potted outside in zones 9-10. Can be ever blooming if you snip off each bloom when it dies. I see two different colors listed f...Read More

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Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (Zone 7a) | November 2001 | neutral

Most succulents do not need to be watered like your average houseplant. If you water or over water these succulents to much they will mos...Read More

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New Orleans, LA (Zone 9A) | August 2001 | neutral

Very easy, and common. Offsets appear at the base; leave them atttached to form a cluster, or wait until they are 1/3 the size of the par...Read More

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