Photo 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
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
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Haworthia herbacea
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
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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
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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