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Haworthiopsis tessellata
Also Known As
- Aloe parva
- Aloe tessellata
- Haworthia engleri
- Haworthia minutissima
- Haworthia parva
- Haworthia pseudotessellata
- Haworthia tessellata
- Haworthia tessellata var. coriacea
- Haworthia tessellata var. elongata
- Haworthia tessellata var. engleri
- Haworthia tessellata var. inflexa
- Haworthia tessellata var. luisierii
- Haworthia tessellata var. minutissima
- Haworthia tessellata var. obesa
- Haworthia tessellata var. palhinhiae
- Haworthia tessellata var. parva
- Haworthia tessellata var. simplex
- Haworthia tessellata var. stepheniana
- Haworthia tessellata var. tuberculata
- Haworthia tessellata var. velutina
- Haworthia venosa ssp. tessellata
- Haworthia venosa var. tessellata
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 3"-12"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Haworthiopsis tessellata plant details
Haworthiopsis tessellata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Haworthiopsis tessellata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Haworthiopsis tessellata
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Haworthiopsis tessellata
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Haworthiopsis tessellata plant
How to Grow Haworthiopsis tessellata
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Haworthiopsis for your garden
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 attenuata var. radula
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 5"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Haworthia glauca, Haworthia reinwardtii ssp. glauca, Haworthia reinwardtii var. glauca
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 4"-6"
- bright shade - shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
aka Haworthia venosa ssp. tessellata 'Neat'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 3"-12"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Haworthia armstrongii, Haworthia glauca herrei, Haworthia glauca var. herrei, Haworthia herrei var. glauca, Haworthia jacobseniana, Haworthia jonesiae, Haworthia reinwardtii var. herrei
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 2"-6"
- mostly sun
- low
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