Photo of Haworthia limifolia foliage by Kara Nursery

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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

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 giving it the common name fairy washboard or file leaved Haworthia. White flowers. Haworthia are easy to grow and cold tolerant.
Tender. Thick green rosettes with a rough texture.
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.
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

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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