Photo by Kara Nursery
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Haworthia x mantelii
Also Known As
- Haworthia 'mantelii'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"
- W: 8"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Haworthia x mantelii plant details
Haworthia x mantelii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and low water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Haworthia x mantelii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 8 IN wide, 3 IN tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Haworthia x mantelii
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Considered to be a hybrid, probably between Haworthia truncata × H. cuspidata (a name - cuspidata - no longer accepted by Bayer but which appears to be intermediate between H. cymbiformis and H. retusa.) Are you confused enough yet?
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Haworthia x mantelii plant
How to Grow Haworthia x mantelii
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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