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Haworthia viscosa

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Haworthia viscosa plant details

Haworthia viscosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Haworthia viscosa

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Haworthia viscosa

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Towers of pointed, succulent stiff leaves on a tall, stacked rosette. Offsets to form colonies of towers. Very nice look by itself in a pot!
3"rosettes elongate to 12"; pups at base; shade tolerant

Gardening facts about Haworthia viscosa plant

How to Grow Haworthia viscosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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