Haworthia decipiens var. pringlei

Scientific Name

Haworthia decipiens var. pringlei (C.L.Scott) M.B.Bayer

Synonym(s)

Haworthia pringlei, Haworthia bolusii var. pringlei

Scientific Classification

Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Haworthia

Description

Haworthia decipiens 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 appear densely arranged on simple, slender stalks that can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) long. They mainly occur in spring.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b: from 30°F (−1.1°C) to 50°F (10°C).

How to Grow and Care

These succulents are not considered difficult houseplants to grow. 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 too much water. 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.

Origin

Haworthia decipiens var. pringlei to South Africa (Eastern Cape).

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