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Haworthiaherbacea var. herbacea

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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

Aloe translucens

Catevala translucens

Haworthia aegrota

Haworthia herbacea var. paynei

Haworthia translucens

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Category

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

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, RhÃ´ne-Alpes

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