Haworthia emelyae
Emely's haworthia
A slow-growing evergreen succulent forming a low rosette of fleshy, triangular, wedge-shaped leaves; these are green with white markings and become pink-flushed in hot, sunny conditions. In late spring, white flowers are borne on an upright flower stem to 30cm tall
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White Bronze | |||
| Autumn | Green White Bronze | |||
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Haworthia are stemless succulent perennials forming rosettes of fleshy leaves often bearing white tubercles, and with tubular flowers in racemes
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- South Africa (W Cape)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in cactus compost in full light with protection from hot sun. Provide low humidity and good ventilation. When in growth water moderately and apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen fertiliser once or twice. Keep almost dry in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation and Haworthia for further advice
Propagation
Sow seed at 21-24°C in spring, separate offsets or take leaf cuttings in spring and summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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