Haworthiopsis Species

Haworthiopsisnigra

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Species
nigra (NY-gruh)
Synonym
Aloe nigra
Apicra nigra
Catevala nigra
Aloe nigra
Haworthia nigra
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
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
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 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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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Phoenix, AZ | June 2016 | positive

Central Phoenix -- Haworthia nigra is another workhorse haworthia. I have it in several places in the ground, as well as in a couple pot...Read More

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

slow growing suckering rosettes that eventually form small spiraling columnar communities up to 6" tall. Rough skinned species with very...Read More

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