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Haworthiopsis tessellata [cl. 2]

Also Known As

  • Aloe tessellata [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia engleri [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia essellata var. stepheniana [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia minutissima [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia parva [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia pseudotessellata [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia tessellata var. elongata [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia tessellata var. engleri [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia tessellata var. inflexa [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia tessellata var. luisierii [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia tessellata var. minutissima [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia tessellata var. obesa [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia tessellata var. palhinhiae [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia tessellata var. parva [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia tessellata var. simplex [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia tessellata var. tuberculata [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia tessellata var. velutina [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia tessellata [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia venosa ssp. tessellata [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia venosa var. tesselata [cl. 2]
  • Haworthia venosa var. tessellata [cl. 2]

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3"-4"
  • W: 6"-9"

planting zones

  • 9a-12

Haworthiopsis tessellata [cl. 2] plant details

Haworthiopsis tessellata [cl. 2] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and burgundy foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Haworthiopsis tessellata [cl. 2]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and burgundy
Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Haworthiopsis tessellata [cl. 2]

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the garden route of South Africa's Southern Cape comes this almost triangular-looking succulent with copper-colored leaves and white veination, cleverly matching surrounding stone and other vegetation. To only a couple of inches above the soil surface with 3" "rosettes" spread via rhizomes. Can fill a container with relative speed. Small white flowers produced most often in summer after periodic watering. Well-drained gritty soil. Best in container or warm climate rock garden. USDA zone 9a. Sun for best color. Xanthorrhoeaceae

Gardening facts about Haworthiopsis tessellata [cl. 2] plant

How to Grow Haworthiopsis tessellata [cl. 2]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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