Haworthia truncata var. maughanii
Maughan's truncate haworthia
A succulent perennial that grows parltly sunken into the ground. Its buried leaves have a translucent area covering the whole of the tip to allow for light to come through for photosyntheisis. Flowers are inconspicous, off- white, held on wiry stems emerging in between the leaves with six tepals, grouped together in threes, one set curling upwards and the other set of three downwards. Flowering in spring and summer
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Submerged
- Genus
Haworthia are stemless succulent perennials forming rosettes of fleshy leaves often bearing white tubercles, and with tubular flowers in racemes
- Name status
Unresolved
- Plant range
- S Africa (Cape)
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow best in sandy /gritty soil with good drainage, preferably in full shade. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation and Haworthia for further advice
Propagation
Propagate from seed, by division, leaf cuttings and offsets
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning requried
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to root rot
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