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Haworthiamagnifica var. splendens

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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 mirabilis var. splendens
Haworthia splendens
Haworthia splendens var. hansii
Haworthia splendens var. ingoi
Haworthia splendens var. masai
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 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 Time

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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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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

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Other details

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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:

Phoenix, Arizona

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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thistlesifter
Vista, CA | May 2008 | positive

I have grown this small seedling for a year and it has reached maturity. It is ready to flower in a few days. We have 3 of these in the...Read More

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