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    Haworthia attenuata

    Also Known As

    • Aloe attenuata var. clariperla
    • Aloe clariperla
    • Apicra attenuata
    • Haworthia attenuata var. attenuata
    • Haworthia attenuata var. britteniana
    • Haworthia attenuata var. deltoidea
    • Haworthia attenuata var. inusitata
    • Haworthia attenuata var. linearis
    • Haworthia attenuata var. minissima
    • Haworthia attenuata var. odonoghueana
    • Haworthia attenuata var. striata
    • Haworthia attenuata var. uitewaaliana
    • Haworthia attenuata var. zebrina
    • Haworthia britteniana
    • Haworthia clariperla
    • Haworthia fasciata var. caespitosa
    • Haworthia pumila ssp. attenuata
    • Haworthia zebrina

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3"-5"
    • W: 3"-6"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Haworthia attenuata plant details

    Haworthia attenuata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Haworthia attenuata

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Haworthia attenuata

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tender. Long thin foliage with horizontal stripes.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    A very common and easy to grow Haworthia. Also known as the Zebra haworthia. Prefers part shade, dormant in summer heat but do not overwater in the winter. Often confused with Haworthia fasciata, however, haworthia fasciata does not have tubercles or banding on the top side of the leaves.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    No information

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Not new, but still brings a "wow!" Can form large clumps with time.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Haworthia attenuata plant

    How to Grow Haworthia attenuata

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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