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Haworthia glabrata
Also Known As
- Aloe glabrata
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 5"-16"
- W: 4"-12"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Haworthia glabrata plant details
Haworthia glabrata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly 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 heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Haworthia glabrata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy and green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 5 IN - 16 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Haworthia glabrata
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Haworthia glabrata
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Haworthia glabrata plant
How to Grow Haworthia glabrata
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
- burgundy
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 4"-6"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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
aka Haworthia 'Savannah'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-20"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-6"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 3"-5"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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