Haworthia Species, Fairy Washboard
Haworthiopsis limifolia
| Family: | Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Haworthiopsis |
| Species: | limifolia (lim-ih-FOH-lee-uh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Haworthia limifolia |
View this plant in a gardenCategory:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Foliage Color:
Orange/Apricot
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)
Where to Grow:
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Bloom Color:
White/Near White
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Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
From bulbils
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
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)
Brea, California
Carlsbad, California
Pleasant Hill, California
Reseda, California
San Francisco, California
Lecanto, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Vero Beach, Florida
Gonzales, Louisiana
Detroit, Michigan
Caguas, Puerto Rico
Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes
Houston, Texas
Lake Jackson, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
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| Positive | On Jan 27, 2015, poeciliopsis from Phoenix, AZ wrote: Central Phoenix -- One of the odd things about Haworthia limifolia limifolia is that its pups come up at a distance from the mother plant, sometimes up to a foot away. This Haworthia grows quite well in my garden, both in the ground and in pots. Some of my plants receive water every 2 weeks, but most get only once-a-month water in summer. However, even the potted plants have gone 2 months in summer without water and were fine. All of these watering regimes seem to suit H. l. limifolia. Most of my plants receive no winter protection except for downed tree leaves, and have survived into the lower 20s F. |
| Positive | On Aug 24, 2006, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: To me this is one of the more attractive common Haworthias and is pretty easy to grow outdoors in zone 10 (actually I live in a zone sort of between 9b and 10, but does fine here). It seems pretty oblivious to overwatering, something that does most Haworthias in from my experience. Yet this one eats it up. More water, more growth. Relatively fast growing plant, it has wonderful symmetry and thick, durable rough-textured leaves with linear ridges along them. Does well in low light situations as well as mod sun (doesn't seem to like full sun here in inland southern CAlifornia- burns too easily). |
| Neutral | On Nov 5, 2005, cactus_lover from FSD, Offsettings,caespitpse rosettes 8-10 cm in diameter;up to 20 dark green leaves 5-10 cm long with several tubercles arranged in transerve rows;inflorescence 35 cm long;white flowers with grey-green veins. |
| Neutral | On Dec 20, 2001, Crasulady2 from Valley Village, CA wrote: This is the common plant found in Wal-mart, Low's, Armstrong's it has been around for years, and years, it is still a nice house plant, or in open run if you live in zone 10 or milder. It comes from So. Africa (Natal,Transvaal), Swaziland |
