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Cactus Succulent

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 10cm
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H2
Botanical details
Family
Asphodelaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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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