Haworthiopsis Species

Haworthiopsistessellata

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Species
tessellata (tess-ell-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Aloe tessellata
Catevala tessellata
Haworthia tessellata
Haworthia venosa var. tessellata
Haworthia venosa subsp. tessellata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
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
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
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
Non-patented
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:

Apache Junction, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Bonsall, California

Carmichael, California

San Diego, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Lecanto, Florida

Savannah, Georgia

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Phoenix, AZ | January 2015 | positive

Central Phoenix -- Haworthia venosa tessellata is a workhorse Haworthia. It seems to grow in a wide variety of partial to dense shade, w...Read More

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

Ornamental green to brown (in sun) stiff-leaved rosettes with maculated pattern on the flat, upper leaf surface and frosted warty lower l...Read More

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