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Haworthiopsis attenuata | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Haworthiopsis attenuata

Haworthiopsis attenuata

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Genus: Haworthiopsis
Family: Asphodelaceae

About this plant

A rosette-forming succulent to 12cm tall, with stiffly fleshy, narrowly triangular, dark green leaves; these bear bands of white, warty tubercules on the outer surface, and also scattered on the upper surface. In summer, wiry stems to 40cm long carry tubular white flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in cactus compost in full light with protection from hot sun. Provide low humidity and good ventilation. When in growth water moderately and apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen fertiliser once or twice. Keep almost dry in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Sow seed at 21-24°C in spring, separate offsets or take leaf cuttings in spring and summer

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years