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Haworthia coarctata
Also Known As
- Aloe coarctata
- Haworthia baccata
- Haworthia coarctata var. coarctata
- Haworthia coarctata var. haworthii
- Haworthia coarctata var. kraussii
- Haworthia fallax
- Haworthia fulva
- Haworthia greenii
- Haworthia greenii var. silvicola
- Haworthia musculina
- Haworthia reinwardtii ssp. coarctata
- Haworthia reinwardtii var. chalwinii
- Haworthia reinwardtii var. coarctata
- Haworthia reinwardtii var. committeesensis
- Haworthia reinwardtii var. conspicua
- Haworthia reinwardtii var. fallax
- Haworthia reinwardtii var. huntsdriftensis
- Haworthia reinwardtii var. pseudocoarctata
- Haworthia resendeana
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 5"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Haworthia coarctata plant details
Haworthia coarctata is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with green and purple foliage. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - 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 Haworthia coarctata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and purple
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 5 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Uses: clumping, container plant, houseplant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Haworthia coarctata
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Haworthia coarctata plant
How to Grow Haworthia coarctata
Sun Exposure
- sun - 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
- green
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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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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