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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

    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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