![]() ![]() Sale! Haworthiopsis reinwardtii hybrid Variegated (S-226) R350.00 R250. Haworthiopsis is a genus of dwarf, succulent plants, that was previously included in Haworthia subgenus Hexangularis.Rather underwater than over-water to avoid root-loss. Water: Let your plants soil dry out for a few days between watering. However Haworthiopsis can also tolerate shaded positions. Light: The brighter the light the more colourful and compact your plant will be. The rosettes grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall and 5 inches (12.5 cm) in diameter. Soil:The plants prefer a well-drained soil, a mixture of sandy soil with some organic matter. Haworthiopsis attenuata, formerly known as Haworthia attenuata, is an attractive low-growing succulent that forms rosettes of thick fleshy dark green leaves with white tubercles. When the plant produces flowers expect them to be white appearing in summer. The plants main feature are the fleshy green leaves that grow erect. As the plant matures expect it to reach up to 20 cm (8) tall and around 20 cm (8) in diameter. Some species are also well suited to a protected spot in the rockery in frost free areas. Haworthia Attenuata is commonly known as the ‘Super Zebra’. Pot: Haworthiopsis is well suited to cultivation in containers. It is a nearly endemic genus to South Africa, except for a few records known from Namibia and Swaziland. Species in the genus are typically short perennial plants, with leaves often arranged in a rosette and frequently having raised white markings. ![]() The genus was previously included in Haworthia. The genus is widespread and predominately found in the Eastern and Western Cape provinces but is also known from the Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga. Haworthiopsis is a genus of succulent plants in the subfamily Asphodeloideae. It flowers in summer, mainly in November and December. The flowers are white with green veins, in an inflorescence up to 400 mm tall. It forms rosettes up to 150 mm in diameter with 30 to 40 dark green leaves up 75 mm long, with white tubercles. The species of this genus was formerly included in the subgenus Hexangulares of Haworthia. Haworthiopsis attenuata is a small, stemless, clustering, perennial succulent. It is highly variable and offsets profusely with several forms, variety and cultivars. The name zebra plant is commonly ascribed to two species Haworthiopsis attenuata and Haworthiopsis fasciata. Haworthiopsis species have thick, rough leaves. One physical difference is that Haworthia leaves have smooth leaves and a thin, translucent epidermis akin to aloe leaves. The number of species vary considerably, depending on the taxonomist and author. Haworthiopsis attenuata (Haworthia attenuata) Photo by: Cactus Art This is a striking plant with pointed leaves banded with white transversal stripes and spots that forms fast beautiful clusters. Thus, Haworthiopsis has a likeness to Haworthia. They are leaf succulents, forming very attractive rosettes of often textured, marked or tuberculated leaves. Haworthiopsis is a small sized genus of mainly South African plants. Plant Size: Plants about 4 cm in diameter are offered. Formerly included as a species of Haworthia (subg. Haworthiopsis attenuata is often mislabeled as H. Origin: Eastern Cape Province, South AfricaĪ very attractive compact cultivar with dense snow-white tubercles. Description Haworthiopsis attenuata “Snowy” ![]()
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