Haworthiopsis Species

Haworthiopsislongiana

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Species
longiana (lon-jee-AY-nuh)
Synonym
Haworthia longiana
Haworthia longiana var. albinota
Haworthia pumila subsp. longiana
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
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 Winter/Early Spring
Blooms repeatedly
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
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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 a damp paper towel
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(2 reports)

Reseda, California

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Gardener's Notes:

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

Central Phoenix -- Haworthia longiana is planted in the ground in my garden. My plant is two years old and doing well. It is in substan...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2008 | positive

This is not your typical Haworthia- very upright in orientation with relatively long, narrow, stiff and slightly rough leaves of bright g...Read More

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