Haworthia Species

Haworthiaturgida var. suberecta

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Haworthia (ha-WORTH-ee-a)
Synonym
Haworthia pallidifolia
Haworthia retusa var. suberecta
Haworthia suberecta
Haworthia suberecta var. pallidifolia
Haworthia turgida f. pallidifolia
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
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
Patent Information
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

San Diego, California

San Marino, California

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Phoenix, AZ | June 2016 | positive

Central Phoenix -- I have Haworthia turgida suberecta (Goritz River) in a pot that sits on a patio wall, getting bright but complete shad...Read More

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

One of the more translusecent species, this one with pointed leaves of pale, lime green. Can turn wonderful shades of pink and red in st...Read More

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