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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
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
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Haworthia attenuata
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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
Landscape groups by tags
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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
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-20"
Width: 3"-6"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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