Haworthia Species

Haworthiaattenuata var. radula

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Haworthia (ha-WORTH-ee-a)
Synonym
Haworthia pumila subsp. radula
Aloe radula
Haworthia radula var. pluriperlata
Apicra radula
Haworthia radula
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
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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; sow indoors before 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:

Bonsall, California

Reseda, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Youngsville, Louisiana

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(Zone 10b) | November 2005 | neutral

caespitose,stemless rosettes,green leaves 8 cm long and 2 cm at base with white spots.Infloreacence 30 cm tall.

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral

This species has very small, white, sandpapery tubercles that cover all of the leaf surfaces which make them feel rough. It has an aloe-l...Read More

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

very hard for me to tell this from Haworthia attenuata... both small, stiff, dark green, rough, spotted leaves.

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Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (Zone 7a) | November 2001 | neutral

Most succulents do not need to be watered like your average houseplant. If you water or over water these succulents to much the will most...Read More

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