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Haworthia pygmaea
Also Known As
- Haworthia pygmaea var. pygmaea
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-3"
- W: 2"-3"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Haworthia pygmaea plant details
Haworthia pygmaea is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy, chocolate and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Haworthia pygmaea
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy, chocolate and green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 3 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Haworthia pygmaea
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Haworthia pygmaea plant
How to Grow Haworthia pygmaea
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
- burgundy
- chocolate
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 4"-6"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Haworthia attenuata 'Super Zebra', Haworthia fasciata 'Alba'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 2"-5"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Haworthia 'Savannah'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-20"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-6"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 3"-5"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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