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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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