Scientific Name
Haworthiopsis limifolia var. striata (Pilbeam) Breuer
Accepted Scientific Name
Haworthiopsis limifolia (Marloth) G.D.Rowley
Synonym(s)
Haworthia limifolia var. striata
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Haworthiopsis
Origin
Haworthiopsis limifolia var. striata is native to southern Africa. It is not accepted as a variety and is treated as a synonym of Haworthiopsis limifolia var. limifolia.
Description
Haworthiopsis limifolia var. striata, formerly known as Haworthia limifolia var. striata, is a small succulent plant that forms compact stemless rosettes of green to brownish-green leaves with white undulate transverse ridges on both surfaces. It is similar to Haworthiopsis limifolia var. limifolia with all the deep grooves and ridges but highlighted with a whitish coloring in this form. The rosette can grow up to 4.8 inches (12 cm) in diameter.
The flowers are tubular, two-lipped, about 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) long, white with greenish-brown veins, and appear arranged in racemes on slender stalks in late summer and fall. The flower stalks can grow up to 8 inches (20cm) long.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Haworthias are not considered difficult houseplants to grow. If you can keep a pot of Aloe alive on a windowsill, 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 little decorative 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. If it doesn't, it might be a good idea to pop the plant out of its container and add a layer of gravel to the bottom to reduce the soil's wicking action above. Finally, look out for sunburned spots on your plants.
Haworthias are small, usually between 3 and 5 inches (7.5 cm and 12.5 cm) in height, and relatively slow-growing. Therefore, they are often grown in small clusters in wide, shallow dishes. Over time, clusters will naturally enlarge as the mother plant sends off small plantlets.
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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