Scientific Name
Haworthiopsis ×pseudorigida (Salm-Dyck) Gildenh. & Klopper
Synonym(s)
Aloe pseudorigida, Aloe rigida, Apicra rigida, Haworthia pseudorigida, Haworthiopsis pseudorigida, Aloe ×pseudorigida, Aloe ×rigida, Aloe ×subrigida, Apicra ×pseudorigida, Apicra ×rigida, Catevala ×subrigida, Haworthia ×pseudorigida, Haworthia ×subrigida, Haworthiopsis ×subrigida
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Haworthiopsis
Etymology
The specific epithet "pseudorigida (soo-do-RIG-ih-duh)" means "falsely rigid" and refers to the not easily broken leaves.
Origin
Haworthiopsis ×pseudorigida is a natural hybrid of Haworthiopsis viscosa native to South Africa.
Description
Haworthiopsis ×pseudorigida, formerly known as Haworthia tortuosa var. pseudorigida, is a small succulent with dull green to brownish-green leaves arranged in a spiral on an extended stem. The stem can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. The leaves are triangular, rough with small tubercles, measuring up to 1.6 inches (4 cm) long and 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) wide.
The white flowers appear on slender, usually unbranched inflorescences in spring and summer.
How to Grow and Care for Haworthiopsis ×pseudorigida
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 ×pseudorigida 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 are mostly dormant, water them 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 ×pseudorigida
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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