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Haworthiamirabilis var. paradoxa

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Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Haworthia (ha-WORTH-ee-a)
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Synonym
Haworthia jakubii
Haworthia magnifica var. paradoxa
Haworthia paradoxa
Haworthia paradoxa var. jakubii
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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

Partially transluscent plant with small feathery teeth along leaf margins, and fat, succulent leaves- usually ending in points, but saw o...Read More

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