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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

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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

Haworthia venosa subsp. tessalata is a beautiful succulent with long, triangular leaves coming to sharp points whose surface is grey-green with a distinctive, white, squared netting. In full sun or with drought stress plants can become an attractive brown with white netting. Haworthia are easy to grow and quite cold tolerant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Tender. Fleshy,triangular leaves brownish green.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Native to South Africa, the Star Window Plant forms a nice small rosette usually less than 6" tall. The thick, pale green triangular leaves have semi-transparent spots on the upper surface and are filled with a translucent jelly similar to Aloe Vera. Haworthia sends out many young offsets around the mother plant. Small white flowers form on 12" spikes over the summer months. Succulents are drought-tolerant plants. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. For best results, grow in cactus soil in a terracotta pot with good drainage.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Beutifully marked triangular leaves.

By: Kara Nursery

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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

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Haworthiopsis tessellata [cl. 2]

aka Aloe tessellata [cl. 2], Haworthia engleri [cl. 2], Haworthia essellata var. stepheniana [cl. 2], Haworthia minutissima [cl. 2], Haworthia parva [cl. 2], Haworthia pseudotessellata [cl. 2], Haworthia tessellata [cl. 2], Haworthia tessellata var. elongata [cl. 2], Haworthia tessellata var. engleri [cl. 2], Haworthia tessellata var. inflexa [cl. 2], Haworthia tessellata var. luisierii [cl. 2], Haworthia tessellata var. minutissima [cl. 2], Haworthia tessellata var. obesa [cl. 2], Haworthia tessellata var. palhinhiae [cl. 2], Haworthia tessellata var. parva [cl. 2], Haworthia tessellata var. simplex [cl. 2], Haworthia tessellata var. tuberculata [cl. 2], Haworthia tessellata var. velutina [cl. 2], Haworthia venosa ssp. tessellata [cl. 2], Haworthia venosa var. tesselata [cl. 2], Haworthia venosa var. tessellata [cl. 2]

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 3"-4"

Width: 6"-9"

sun - dappled shade
occasional - drought tolerant
dry in winter

Photo of Haworthiopsis tessellata [cl. 2] foliage by Hectonichus

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Haworthiopsis glauca var. herrei

aka Haworthia armstrongii, Haworthia glauca herrei, Haworthia glauca var. herrei, Haworthia herrei var. glauca, Haworthia jacobseniana, Haworthia jonesiae, Haworthia reinwardtii var. herrei