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    Haworthia limifolia

    Also Known As

    • Haworthia keithii
    • Haworthia limifolia var. diploidea
    • Haworthia limifolia var. keithii
    • Haworthia limifolia var. limifolia
    • Haworthia limifolia var. marlothiana
    • Haworthia limifolia var. schuldtiana
    • Haworthia limifolia var. stolonifera
    • Haworthia limifolia var. striata
    • Haworthia limifolia var. tetraploidea

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2"-5"
    • W: 5"-12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Haworthia limifolia plant details

    Haworthia limifolia is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Haworthia limifolia

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 5 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 5 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Haworthia limifolia

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tender. Thick green rosettes with a rough texture.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Haworthia limifolia is an attractive textural succulent forming grey-green rosettes about four inches across of triangular, lance-shaped leaves that are broad at the base and extend into a sharp point. The leaves have raised cross ridges in lighter green that look like a washboard. White flowers. Haworthia are easy to grow and cold tolerant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Haworthia limifolia var. limifolia, aka the Fairy Washboard. An easy, non fussy succulent with dark, green reptilian skin. Leaves swirl in a nice rosette and grow in a stack. Grows offsets and will make a nice clump in time. Tall spikes with delicate, tiny white pinstriped flowers.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Suitable for growing in pots. Protect from harsh sun if grown outdoors in warm months. Light Shade to Shade. White/Near White. Indoor. shade.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Finer washboards on light green leaf surfaces.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Haworthia limifolia plant

    How to Grow Haworthia limifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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