Scientific Name
Haworthia magnifica Poelln.
Synonym(s)
Haworthia magnifica var. magnifica, Haworthia maraisii var. magnifica, Haworthia mirabilis var. magnifica, Haworthia retusa var. magnifica
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Haworthia
Origin
Haworthia magnifica is native to South Africa. It occurs between Heidelberg and Riversdale in the Western Cape province and usually grows amongst short grass and stones or in rock crevices.
Description
Haworthia magnifica is a small succulent that forms stemless, slowly proliferous rosettes of dark green to purplish leaves. The rosettes can grow to 3.2 inches (8 cm) in diameter. The leaves have a slightly scabrid surface with tubercles bearing small spines and small teeth along the edges. They are approximately triangular, spreading, with the end area slightly translucent between the veins, and can grow up to 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) long.
In the fall, the rosettes produce small white flowers with green to brownish veins on slender stalks reaching up to 16 inches (40 cm) in length.
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, 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 tiny 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 wicking action of the soil 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. 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.
Varieties, Forms, Cultivars, and Hybrids
- Haworthia magnifica var. acuminata
- Haworthia magnifica var. acuminata 'Grey Ghost'
- Haworthia magnifica var. splendens
- Haworthia magnifica f. variegata
- Haworthia 'Green Rose'
Links
- Back to genus Haworthia
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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