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Haworthia truncata

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Family: Aloaceae
Genus: Haworthia (ha-WORTH-ee-a) (Info)
Species: truncata (trunk-AH-tuh) (Info)

Synonym:Haworthia truncata var. truncata

14 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Foliage:
Evergreen
Succulent

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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Profile:

3 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	nmcnear	On May 11, 2011, nmcnear from Novato, CA (Zone 10a) wrote: A tough and undemanding plant, but this species grows very slowly, even for a Haworthia. It is hardier than what is listed in the profile - I grow mine outdoors year-round, and it has handled several temperature dips as low as 27°F with no damage. Care is minimal, I simply water mine a few times during the summer and repot the plant every two to three years. Flower stalks can be produced at any time of the year. Best grown in partial shade, but seems to be able to handle more direct sun than many Haworthias.
Neutral	palmbob	On Jul 31, 2006, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote: Put this plant in the garden as a dark green plant. Then we had 25 days of 100+ weather and a few days over 115F. Plant turned a very dark brown, but appears totally healthy. Even got a few hours of direct roasting sunlight a day.
Positive	lophoman	On Mar 3, 2006, lophoman from Woodstock, GA wrote: Greenhouse plant for zone 7. Dry in winter with regular moisture other times of the year.
Neutral	cactus_lover	On Oct 28, 2005, cactus_lover from FSD Pakistan (Zone 10b) wrote: Erect,truncate,green leaves 2-3 cm long with translucent window;inflorecence 25 cm tall.
Positive	albleroy	On Feb 7, 2004, albleroy from Wavre/ greenhous +/- 2500 species, IA wrote: Is a very surprising plant for people not usualy in contact with this genus. Prefers a compound of 50% silex gravel (3/5mm)normal geraniaceae substrat 40% and 5% clay powder and some (5%) peat . SLOW GROWING

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Glendale, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Carlsbad, California
Novato, California
Simi Valley, California
Woodstock, Georgia

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