Haworthia Species

Haworthiachloracantha

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Haworthia (ha-WORTH-ee-a)
Species
chloracantha (klor-ah-KAN-thu)
Synonym
Aloe chloracantha
Catevala chloracantha
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Bonsall, California

LA HONDA, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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

small fairly hardy stiff-leaved yellowy to pale green plant that suckers profusely. Has small rough teeth along leaf margins. Does OK i...Read More

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