Haworthia marumiana

Scientific Name

Haworthia marumiana Uitewaal

Synonym(s)

Haworthia arachnoidea var. marumiana

Scientific Classification

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

Description

Haworthia marumiana is a small stemless succulent that readily forms clumps of rosettes of soft olive-green leaves. The rosettes can reach up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter. The leaves are nearly erect, ovate-lanceolate, and have tiny teeth along the margins and keel, measuring up to 0.8 inches (2 cm) long. They turn purple when exposed to full sun.

The flowers are small, whitish-green, and appear from spring to summer.

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 small 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. 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. When the cluster has outgrown its dish, repot into a new wide and shallow dish with fresh potting soil in 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 marumiana is native to South Africa (Western Cape and Eastern Cape).

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