Haworthiopsis Species

Haworthiopsisattenuata var. glabrata

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Synonym
Aloe glabrata
Aloe glabrata var. concolor
Aloe glabrata var. perviridis
Catevala glabrata
Haworthia glabrata
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 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
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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 a damp paper towel
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:

Fresno, California

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Puyallup, WA (Zone 8b) | January 2009 | positive

Purchased at Hodges Gardens State Park in Louisiana many years ago. They are doing very well here in Houston, outdoors. No special care ...Read More

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

This species has attenuated (tapered to a slender point), recurving leaves which are accentuated with many tubercles (raised dots) giving...Read More

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