Scientific Name
Haworthiopsis reinwardtii (Salm-Dyck) G.D.Rowley
Common Names
Zebra Wart
Synonyms
Aloe reinwardtii, Catevala reinwardtii, Haworthia reinwardtii, Haworthia reinwardtii var. reinwardtii
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Haworthiopsis
Description
Haworthiopsis reinwardtii, formerly known as Haworthia reinwardtii, is a small succulent that forms elongated rosettes of fleshy, white-spotted leaves. It grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall and spreads to form a mat through freely-produced offsets. Flowers are tubular, pinkish-white, and appear in clusters in spring. This species is frequently confused with Haworthiopsis coarctata. However, H. reinwardtii has larger, flatter, and whiter tubercles on its leaves, while those of H. coarctata are smaller, smoother, and rounder. H. reinwardtii also has thinner, narrower leaves.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °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 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, make sure the container had 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 dishes. Over time, clusters will naturally enlarge as the mother plant sends off small plantlets. When the cluster has outgrown its dish, repot in the spring or early summer into a new wide and shallow dish with fresh potting soil. This is also the time to take offsets for propagation. See more at How to Grow and Care for Haworthia.
Origin
Haworthia reinwardtii is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Links
- Back to genus Haworthiopsis
- Succulentopedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
