Haworthia Species, Cathedral Window Haworthia

Haworthiacymbiformis

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Haworthia (ha-WORTH-ee-a)
Species
cymbiformis (sim-BIH-for-miss)
Synonym
Aloe cymbiformis
Catevala cymbiformis
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
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:

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California

Novato, California

Reseda, California

Simi Valley, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

West Palm Beach, Florida

Charleston, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Novato, CA (Zone 10a) | May 2011 | positive

This species is extremely easy to grow and one of the most vigorous of all Haworthias, and makes an excellent outdoor potted plant for ar...Read More

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Vista, CA | October 2007 | positive

What a great and easy to grow plant!

The pink-colored plant I've imaged here stays pink . It has been in the darkest part...Read More

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Wavre/ greenhous +/- 2500 species, IA | February 2004 | positive

All Haworthias are !! easy!! plants in collection. They only ask a little water during winter period (S. Africa!!)
forms fast beau...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | January 2004 | positive

This is one of the Haworthias I have had the most success with growing outdoors. If aclimated and planted in sandy soil, they can tolerat...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 the will most...Read More

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