How to tend a Haworthia cymbiformis

Also known as: Catevala cymbiformis (Haw.) Kuntze, Aloe cymbiformis Haw., Haworthia bilineata var. gracilidelineata (Poelln.) Poelln., Haworthia cymbiformis f. subarmata Poelln., Haworthia cymbiformis var. planifolia (Haw.) Baker, Haworthia planifolia f. agavoides Triebner & Poelln., Haworthia planifolia f. alta Triebner & Poelln., Haworthia planifolia f. calochlora Triebner & Poelln., Haworthia planifolia f. olivacea Triebner & Poelln., Haworthia planifolia f. robusta Triebner & Poelln., Haworthia planifolia var. exulata Poelln., Haworthia planifolia var. incrassata Poelln., Haworthia planifolia var. longifolia Poelln., Haworthia planifolia var. poellnitziana Resende, Haworthia planifolia var. sublaevis Poelln., Aloe cymbaefolia Schrad.

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce water in summer

Sunlight

Likes half shade environments, avoid direct strong light, suitable in places with bright scattered light

Soil

Peat and akadama mixed in 3:1 ratio

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once every 1-2 months in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove dead and rotten part timely

About this plant

Origin
South America
Category
Liliaceae, Haworthia
Size
Diameter ≥ 3 cm, height 3-10 cm
Blooming period
Succulent plants, sometimes flowers, light green flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color green
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