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Haworthia 'Hippo'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"-5"
- W: 3"-5"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Haworthia 'Hippo' plant details
Haworthia 'Hippo' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Haworthia 'Hippo'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 5 IN - wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer
- Uses: dish garden, houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Haworthia 'Hippo'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Haworthia 'Hippo'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- cream
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 3"-6"
- bright shade - shade
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 9"-12"
- mostly sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-6"
Width: 2"-6"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
aka Haworthia correcta, Haworthia emelyae var. emelyae, Haworthia picta
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-6"
Width: 3"-10"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Aloe glabrata
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 5"-16"
Width: 4"-12"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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