haworthia-leaved aloe

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added grit. Water moderately when in growth from spring to early autumn; very sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser two or three times in the growing season. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for more detailed advice

No pruning required

Propagate by seed sown with heat as soon as ripe or from offsets

May be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs

Generally disease-free