Photo of Haworthia herbacea foliage by Kara Nursery

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Haworthia herbacea

Also Known As

  • Aloe arachnoidea var. pellucens
  • Aloe arachnoidea var. pumila
  • Aloe arachnoidea var. translucens
  • Aloe atrovirens
  • Aloe bradlyana
  • Aloe herbacea
  • Aloe pallida
  • Aloe papillosa
  • Aloe papillosa var. semipapillosa
  • Aloe pumila
  • Aloe translucens
  • Apicra atrovirens
  • Apicra translucens
  • Catevala atroviridis
  • Haworthia aegrota
  • Haworthia arachnoidea var. translucens
  • Haworthia atrovirens
  • Haworthia herbacea var. herbacea
  • Haworthia luteorosea
  • Haworthia pallida
  • Haworthia papillosa
  • Haworthia papillosa var. semipapillosa
  • Haworthia papilosa
  • Haworthia pellucens
  • Haworthia pumila
  • Haworthia submaculata
  • Haworthia translucens
  • Haworthia translucens ssp. translucens

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2"
  • W: 4"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Haworthia herbacea plant details

Haworthia herbacea is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Haworthia herbacea

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 IN wide, 2 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Haworthia herbacea

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Haworthia herbacea is a slow growing succulent featuring yellowish-green foliage with firm, hairy spines and glassy white edges. Pointed leaves curve upwards in a dense rosette that is low to the ground. It will bloom in summer with creamy-white flowers with pink tips. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Ideal in warm climate landscapes and container gardens, but is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ plant from frost!
Light Shade to Shade. Indoor. White/Near White.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

About 1 inch in diameter, this is a true miniature. A nice compact miniature rosette forming Haworthia.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Haworthia herbacea plant

How to Grow Haworthia herbacea

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

See other plant types of Haworthia for your garden

aka 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

Zones

9a-10b

Size

Height: 3"-5"

Width: 3"-6"

  • bright shade - shade
  • occasional - low
  • dry in winter
  • dry when dormant
Photo of Haworthia attenuata foliage, form by Ryan Somma
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aka Aloe cymbaefolia, Aloe hebes, Aloe planifolia, Apicra cymbaefolia, Haworthia concave, Haworthia cymbiformis var. angustata, Haworthia cymbiformis var. compacta, Haworthia cymbiformis var. cymbiformis, Haworthia cymbiformis var. planifolia, Haworthia cymbiformis var. subarmata, Haworthia lepida, Haworthia planifolia, Haworthia planifolia var. exulata, Haworthia planifolia var. incrassate, Haworthia planifolia var. longifolia, Haworthia planifolia var. poellnitziana, Haworthia planifolia var. sublaevis, Cathedral Window Haworthia

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
Photo of Haworthia cymbiformis foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 1"-6"

Width: 2"-6"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
Photo of Haworthia cymbiformis var. setulifera foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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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
Photo of Haworthia emelyae by Stan Shebs
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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
Photo of Haworthia glabrata by Stan Shebs
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