Family: Aloaceae
Genus: Haworthia (ha-WORTH-ee-a) (Info)
Species: cooperi var. truncata
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
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)
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Veined
Succulent
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers
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