Haworthiopsis Species

Haworthiopsisreinwardtii

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Species
reinwardtii (rine-WARD-tee-eye)
Synonym
Aloe reinwardtii
Catevala reinwardtii
Haworthia reinwardtii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
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:

Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)

Tucson, Arizona

Carlsbad, California

Castro Valley, California

Huntington Beach, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Phoenix, AZ | January 2015 | positive

Central Phoenix -- I have a 20+ year old plant of Haworthia reinwardtii, plus a couple plants from cuttings of the original. They grow i...Read More

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| September 2013 | neutral

Looking for some advice if anyone can help. I have a medium sized succulent of this, that has been potted into a bonsai with another pla...Read More

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

Very common plant in cultivation- probably the most commonly sold Haworthia at least here in So California. Forms clumps quickly and the...Read More

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