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Haworthia nigra
Also Known As
- Aloe nigra
- Apicra nigra
- Haworthia nigra var. angustata
- Haworthia nigra var. elongata
- Haworthia nigra var. nigra
- Haworthia nigra var. pusilla
- Haworthia nigra var. schmidtiana
- Haworthia nigra var. suberecta
- Haworthia ryneveldii
- Haworthia schmidtiana
- Haworthia schmidtiana var. angustata
- Haworthia schmidtiana var. elongata
- Haworthia schmidtiana var. pusilla
- Haworthia schmidtiana var. suberecta
- Haworthia venosa ssp. nigra
- Haworthia viscosa ssp. nigra
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 2"-12"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Haworthia nigra plant details
Haworthia nigra is a cactus / succulent with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Haworthia nigra
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
- Mature size: 2 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Haworthia nigra
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Haworthia nigra
Gardening facts about Haworthia nigra plant
How to Grow Haworthia nigra
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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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