How to tend a Haworthia limifolia
Also known as: Haworthia keithii (G.G.Sm.) M.Hayashi, Haworthia limifolia Marloth, Haworthia limifolia var. keithii G.G.Sm., Haworthia limifolia var. tetraploidea Resende, Haworthia limifolia f. marlothiana Resende, Haworthia limifolia var. marlothiana (Resende) Resende, Haworthia limifolia var. diploidea Resende, Haworthia limifolia f. schuldtiana Resende, Haworthia limifolia var. schuldtiana (Resende) Resende, Haworthia limifolia var. stolonifera Resende, Haworthia limifolia f. pimentellii Resende, Haworthia limifolia f. major Resende, Haworthia limifolia var. limifolia
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Resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce water in summer
Sunlight
Like moderate light, resistant to half shade, no apparent dormancy , shade properly under summer strong 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 Africa
- Category
- Liliaceae, Haworthia
- Size
- Diameter ⥠5 cm, height ⥠5 cm
- Blooming period
- Succulent plants, sometimes flowers, light green flowers
- Flower colors
- Leaf color dark green, with a great diurnal temperature range and adequate sunlight slightly turning to red
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