Scientific Name
Haworthiopsis glauca var. herrei (Poelln.) G.D.Rowley
Synonym(s)
Haworthia glauca var. herrei, Haworthia herrei, Haworthia reinwardtii var. herrei
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Haworthiopsis
Etymology
The varietal epithet "herrei (HER-ray-eye)" honors Hans Herre (1895-1979), a botanist well known for collecting succulents in the Namaqualand and Richtersveld areas of South Africa as well as Namibia.
Origin
Haworthiopsis glauca var. herrei is native to South Africa (Eastern Cape).
Description
Haworthiopsis glauca var. herrei, formerly known as Haworthia glauca var. herrei or Haworthia herrei, is a small succulent that slowly grows, branching at the base to form a clump of elongated rosettes. It can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. The leaves are grey-green to blue-green, upright with pointed tips, and have tubercles on the undersides.
The flowers are white, spirally arranged in racemes, and appear on slender stalks that can grow up to 16 inches (40 cm) tall from spring to fall.
How to Grow and Care for Haworthiopsis glauca var. herrei
Light: Although most species can tolerate full sun, these succulents thrive in semi-shaded positions. However, brighter light conditions are needed to bring out the leaf coloration.
Soil: Plant your Haworthiopsis in commercial soil formulated for succulents or make your own well-draining potting mix.
Hardiness: Haworthiopsis glauca var. herrei 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 Haworthiopsis thoroughly, then wait until the top of the soil dries out before watering again. Water your plants less during the winter when their growth slows down significantly. During the hottest summer months, when Haworthiopsis is mostly dormant, water it just enough to keep the leaves from shriveling.
Fertilizing: Haworthiopsis are slow-growing succulents and do not require much fertilizer. Therefore, feed with a dilute fertilizer and only from spring to fall.
Repotting: When the plant has outgrown its container, repot in the spring or early summer into a new, slightly larger pot with fresh soil.
Propagation: Haworthiopsis are mostly and easily grown from stem cuttings or by removing offsets from the mother plant.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Haworthiopsis.
Toxicity of Haworthiopsis glauca var. herrei
Haworthiopsis species are generally 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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