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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 [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 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

    By: Cistus Nursery

    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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    Haworthiopsis glauca var. herrei

    aka Haworthia armstrongii, Haworthia glauca herrei, Haworthia glauca var. herrei, Haworthia herrei var. glauca, Haworthia jacobseniana, Haworthia jonesiae, Haworthia reinwardtii var. herrei

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 2"-6"

    Width: 2"-6"

    • mostly sun
    • low
    Photo of Haworthiopsis glauca var. herrei foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Haworthiopsis glauca

    aka Haworthia glauca, Haworthia reinwardtii ssp. glauca, Haworthia reinwardtii var. glauca

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 3"-4"

    Width: 4"-6"

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Haworthiopsis glauca form by Haplochromis
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    Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Super Zebra'

    aka Haworthia attenuata 'Super Zebra', Haworthia fasciata 'Alba'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-4"

    Width: 2"-5"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Super Zebra' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Haworthiopsis attenuata var. radula

    aka Haworthia attenuata var. radula

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 5"-6"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Haworthiopsis attenuata var. radula foliage by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
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    Haworthiopsis tessellata

    aka Aloe parva, Aloe tessellata, Haworthia engleri, Haworthia minutissima, Haworthia parva, Haworthia pseudotessellata, Haworthia tessellata, Haworthia tessellata var. coriacea, Haworthia tessellata var. elongata, Haworthia tessellata var. engleri, Haworthia tessellata var. inflexa, Haworthia tessellata var. luisierii, Haworthia tessellata var. minutissima, Haworthia tessellata var. obesa, Haworthia tessellata var. palhinhiae, Haworthia tessellata var. parva, Haworthia tessellata var. simplex, Haworthia tessellata var. stepheniana, Haworthia tessellata var. tuberculata, Haworthia tessellata var. velutina, Haworthia venosa ssp. tessellata, Haworthia venosa var. tessellata

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 3"-12"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Haworthiopsis tessellata foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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