Home / Guides / Plant Files / Asphodelaceae

Haworthia Species

Haworthiamirabilis

Upload Image Print Article
Haworthia mirabilis by franj
View Gallery 2 photos
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Haworthia (ha-WORTH-ee-a)
Info
Species
mirabilis (mih-RAB-ih-liss)
Info
Synonym
Aloe mirabilis
Apicra mirabilis
Catevala mirabilis
Haworthia retusa var. mirabilis
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Velvet/Fuzzy
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)
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 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

Valley Center, California

View this plant in a garden
6 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
1
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
P
P
poeciliopsis
Phoenix, AZ | January 2015 | positive

Central Phoenix -- My Haworthia mirabilis mandala is only 2 years old but is doing well planted in the ground. It first bloomed in Septe...Read More

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Mexican Bluewing
(Myscelia ethusa)
BIRD FILES
Grey Plover
(Pluvialis squatarola)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Mexican Bluewing
(Myscelia ethusa)
BIRD FILES
Grey Plover
(Pluvialis squatarola)