- How many species of Haworthia are there?
- Flowers of the Haworthia species
- Known varieties of Haworthia
The Haworthia is an ornamental plant that belongs to the Asphodel family. The plant is native to southern Africa. There are a number of species of Haworthia, varying in size, color and shape.
Haworthia attenuata is just one of 160 Haworthia species
How many species of Haworthia are there?
More than 160 species of Haworthia have been identified so far. The different varieties sometimes differ greatly from each other. What they all have in common is that they form rosettes, some species only one, others several.
The plant is very undemanding and grows in its home in rocky regions mostly in the shade of other plants.
The care of the succulent is not complex, so that most species are easily suitable as houseplants. They are also easy to multiply.
Flowers of the Haworthia species
The Haworthia is primarily grown as a houseplant because of its often heavily patterned leaves. All species form flowers that are either white or reddish in color. In some varieties, the flowers appear grape-shaped. Depending on the species, the flowers are up to 2 cm long and up to 6 mm wide.
The Haworthia blooms at any time of the year.
The leaves are usually pointed and appear leathery. Many species have white warts on the underside. Others have multicolored leaves that are striped or patterned.
Known varieties of Haworthia
| designation | rosettes | color | size | blossom | particularities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haworthia attenuata | a large rosette | Brown Green | - 10 cm in height, up to 13 cm in diameter | reddish | white warts on leaves |
| Haworthia cuspidata | several rosettes | grey-green | 6 - 8 cm rosettes | White | very dense leaves |
| Haworthia fasciata | several rosettes | medium green | up to 18 cm high, up to 15 cm in diameter | White | very upright leaves |
| Haworthia margaritifera | several rosettes | dark green | up to 10 cm high, up to 14 cm in diameter | White | very short stem |
| Haworthia reinwardtii | several rosettes | brownish green | up to 15 cm high stem | pale pink | small warts on leaf underside |
| Haworthia venosa subsp. tessellata | several rosettes | brownish green | up to 5 cm high, up to 7 cm in diameter | White | very short stem |
tips
Like all Haworthia species, Haworthia fasciata is classified as non-toxic. The sap that escapes when you cut it is water that the succulent plant stores in its leaves.