Scientific Name
Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Snowy'
Synonym(s)
Haworthia attenuata 'Snowy'
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Haworthiopsis
Origin
The origin of this cultivar of Haworthiopsis attenuata is unknown.
Description
Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Snowy', formerly known as Haworthia attenuata 'Snowy', is an attractive, small succulent that forms rosettes of dark green, triangular leaves densely covered with white tubercles. It slowly produces offsets and forms an impressive clump.
A similar plant to Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Snowy' is sold as Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Snow White' or Haworthia attenuata 'Snow White'.
How to Grow and Care for Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Snowy'
Light: H. attenuata 'Snowy' thrives in semi-shaded positions. Brighter light conditions are needed to bring out the leaf coloration. Any window in your home or office will likely be appropriate for this succulent.
Soil: Use commercial potting soil specially formulated for succulents, or make your own well-draining potting mix.
Hardiness: This plant likes warmer temperatures in summer but cooler in winter. H. attenuata 'Snowy' can withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 °F (-1.1 to 10 °C), USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b.
Watering: In spring and fall, when the growth is most active, water H. attenuata 'Snowy' thoroughly, then wait until the top of the soil dries out before watering again. Water your plant less during the winter when its growth slows down significantly. When this plant is mostly dormant during the hottest summer months, water it just enough to keep the leaves from shriveling.
Fertilizing: H. attenuata 'Snowy' is a slow-growing plant that does not require much fertilizer. For optimum growth, fertilization is a good idea. Feed only with a dilute fertilizer and only during the active growing season. Avoid summer fertilizing as this succulent is in a 6- to 8-week rest period.
Repotting: When the plant has outgrown its container, repot it in the spring or early summer into a new, slightly larger pot with fresh soil.
Propagation: H. attenuata 'Snowy' is mostly and easily grown from stem cuttings or by removing offsets from the mother plant. Take cuttings during the warmer months. Remove offsets when they have started developing their roots. Spring is the best time to sow seeds.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Haworthiopsis.
Toxicity of Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Snowy'
H. attenuata 'Snowy' is considered non-toxic to humans and animals.
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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