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Haworthia truncata var. maughanii

 
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Family: Aloaceae
Genus: Haworthia (ha-WORTH-ee-a) (Info)
Species: truncata var. maughanii

Synonym:Haworthia maughanii

8 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)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Dark/Black
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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1 positive
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive palmbob On Feb 25, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

Unusual Haworthia with dark green to black succulent, nearly transluscent short, stubby leaves abruptly ending in a flat surface, sort of like they've been cut off. Best in pots.

Regional...

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

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Phoenix, Arizona
Bonsall, California
Vista, California



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