Scientific Name
Haworthia bolusii var. pringlei (C.L.Scott) M.B.Bayer
Synonym(s)
Haworthia decipiens var. pringlei, Haworthia pringlei
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Haworthia
Etymology
The specific epithet "pringlei" (pronounced "PRING-lee-eye") honors the South African Victor L. Pringle, who first collected this variety in 1973.
Origin
Haworthia bolusii var. pringlei to South Africa (Eastern Cape).
Description
Haworthia bolusii var. pringlei is a small succulent plant that forms rosettes of fleshy, bluish-green leaves with occasional small teeth on the margins and keel. The leaves dry and contract during drought.
The white flowers have greenish-brown veins and are arranged densely on simple, slender stalks that can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) long. They mainly occur in spring.
How to Grow and Care for Haworthia decipiens var. pringlei
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b: from 30°F (-1.1°C) to 50°F (10°C).
These succulents are not considered difficult to grow as houseplants. If you can keep a pot of Aloe alive on a windowsill, chances are you can do the same with a dish of Haworthia. As with all succulents, the most dangerous situation is overwatering. They should never be allowed to sit in water under any circumstances. At the same time, these decorative little plants can be grown in interesting containers such as teacups and even miniature baby shoes. If you're given a Haworthia in such a container, ensure the container has adequate drainage.
Haworthias are small, usually between 3 and 5 inches (7.5 cm and 12.5 cm) in height, and relatively slow-growing. They are often grown in small clusters in wide, shallow pots. Over time, clusters will naturally enlarge as the mother plant sends off small plantlets. When the cluster has outgrown its pot, repot it into a new, wide, shallow pot with fresh potting soil in the spring or early summer. This is also the time to take offsets for propagation.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Haworthia.
Links
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- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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