7/26/2023 0 Comments Haworthia concolor![]() The variegated variety is particularly fun, with brilliant yellow, longitudinal striping. Fairies Washboard comes in regular and variegated varieties, ranging in colors from dark green to nearly yellow. This cute species of Haworthia is fast-growing, but remains relatively small, hence the reference to tiny woodland creatures. Fairies Washboard ‘Fairies Washboard’ forms a slightly spiraling rosette of dark green leaves with transverse ridges. The ideal exposure is 3-4 hours of direct sun in the morning and protection in the afternoon. In nature, it grows best in partial shade. This species likes indirect, bright light but isn’t particularly fond of full, direct sun exposure. The translucence of these plants allows light to pass through, giving it a special glow when it is backlit. They are light green with deeper green, longitudinal veining. These plump, juicy leaves look like they are filled with Jell-O. Scientific Name: Haworthia cooperiĬooper’s Haworthia is a fun species with leaves that have a translucent appearance, particularly near the ends. Cooper’s Haworthia Cooper’s Haworthia has plump translucent leaves with deeper green veins. ![]() Concolor produces thin flower spikes in spring, and its blooms are small and white. ![]() Haworthia, in general, are very heat tolerant, but they have their dormant period in the middle of summer, so they slow their growth when the temperature gets high enough to stress new growth. The leaves are covered in white speckles, which are more concentrated at the margins. Concolor is a very attractive variety with longer, more slender leaves that are bright lime green in the center, gradually turning darker toward the edges. It thrives on neglect, making it exceptionally easy to care for. This variety is a great beginner plant for new gardeners. Scientific Name: Haworthiopsis attenuata ‘Concolor’ ![]() Concolor ‘Concolor’ is an attractive variety with long dark green leaves speckled with white. The fleshy leaves of Crowded Haworthia are speckled with small white bumps in a striated pattern. In spring, it will produce tall flower spikes with tiny, greenish-white, tube-shaped flowers. This happens in both direct sunlight as well as cooler weather. The leaves curl inward at the ends, keeping the plant compact.Ĭoarctata will turn red and purple when happily stressed. Coarctata grows in a tight rosette formation, growing taller than it does wide. Scientific Name: Haworthiopsis coarctataĬalled Crowded Haworthia for its tendency to produce copious amounts of offsets, this variety makes an excellent filler plant, as it will quickly fill in any empty spaces available to it. Crowded Haworthia ‘Crowded Haworthia’ has dense rosettes growing tall with fleshy leaves dotted with small white tubercles. The leaves blush when exposed to a lot of direct sunlight, giving the edges a faint pink coloration. The flowers are tubular and pale pink with greenish-brown veining. Each rosette sends up an inflorescence of about 8” tall. In late spring, Cathedral is a succulent that produces flowers. They produce many offsets, quickly becoming a mound of these pretty flower-like shapes. Its 4-inch-wide rosettes are nicely shaped and uniform. Scientific Name: Haworthia cymbiformisĪlso called Boat-Formed Haworthia, Cathedral Window is a very attractive and nicely shaped variety. Cathedral Window ‘Cathedral Window’ is an attractive Haworthia variety with a wide rosette of fleshy plump leaves. These flower spikes are slender and support delicate white flowers with reddish-brown veins. These spines protect the plant from intense sun and heat.īaker produces tall inflorescences, up to 20” tall, in spring. This makes the entire plant appear hairy. The most interesting feature of bolusii are the fine, hairlike spines that cover the back and edges of the inward curving leaves. They are light green with a slight translucence to them. Unlike many varieties, the leaves of this type of haworthia are thinner and more delicate. The leaves of this variety are arranged in a neat rosette. Scientific Name: Haworthia bolusiiīaker, or bolusii haworthia, looks like a fuzzy, plump, round ball. Baker Haworthia ‘Baker Haworthia’ produces thin light green leaves arranged in a neatly rounded rosette.
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