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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
Garden photo gallery of Haworthia pygmaea
By: Kenpei
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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
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
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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