Haworthiopsis attenuatavar.glabrata(Salm - Dyck ) G.D.Rowley
Aloe glabrata , Catevala glabrata , Haworthia attenuata var . glabrata , Haworthia glabrata
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthia
Photo byJorge Moura
The varietal name " glabrata(GLAB - rah - tuh ) " means " somewhat smooth ; glabrate " and probably refers to the visual first impression of the surfaces of folio .
Haworthiopsis attenuatavar.glabratais native toSouth Africa(Cape Provinces ) .
Haworthiopsis attenuatavar.glabrata , formerly known asHaworthia glabrata , is a magical , small succulent that mold rosettes of thick , fleshy , narrow leave . The rose window can raise up to 5 inch ( 12.5 cm ) grandiloquent and 4 inches ( 10 centimetre ) in diam . The leaves are light to dark light-green or brownish - leafy vegetable if grown in direct sunshine . They are covered with tubercle the same color as the leaves .
The flowers are cannular , white with green veins , and appear on lithesome stalks that can grow up to 16 inches ( 40 cm ) tall , unremarkably from saltation to hang .
Light : Although most coinage can allow full sun , these succulents thrive in semi - shaded positions . However , brighter light term are needed to bring out the leaf colouration .
Soil : Plant yourHaworthiopsisin commercial soil give voice for succulent ormake your own well - draining potting mixture .
Hardiness : Haworthiopsis attenuatavar.glabratacan withstand temperature as dispirited as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
lachrymation : In outflow and fall , when the growth is most combat-ready , waterHaworthiopsisthoroughly , then wait until the top of the soil dry out before lachrymation again . Water your works less during the wintertime when their growth decelerate down importantly . During the hottest summer months , whenHaworthiopsisare mostly hibernating , water it just enough to keep the leaves from shriveling .
fecundate : Haworthiopsisare slow - growing succulents and do not require much plant food . Therefore , feed with a diluted fertilizer and only from spring to strike .
Repotting : When the plant has outgrow its container , repot in the springiness or early summer into a new , slightly larger pot with fresh soil .
Propagation : Haworthiopsisare mostly and easily grow from root cuttings or by removing branch from the mother flora .
Learn more atHow to produce and Care for Haworthiopsis .
Haworthiopsisspecies are in the main non - toxic to human being and animals .
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