× Gasworthiopsis Rafiki ('Amihaw1811'PBR)

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Synonyms

× Gasworthiopsis 'Amihaw1811'PBR
Gasteria × _Haworthia limifolia_, [Rafiki]
Gasteria × _Haworthia limifolia_, 'Amihaw1811'

Cactus Succulent Conservatory Greenhouse Houseplants

A compact, slow-growing evergreen succulent forming a rosette of aloe-like, pointed, roughly textured, fleshy, dark green leaves with small white spots. May produce small, pink to red flowers in spring and summer

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H2

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asphodelaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Name Status
Trade

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow indoors in a free-draining, peat-free cactus and succulent compost in bright, filtered light. Allow soil to dry out between watering and use a cact and succulent feed every two months during the growing period. Keep in a cool location of around 15℃ (59℉) to ensure dormancy during the winter months. Plants prefer to be pot-bound. Avoid over-watering and strong sunlight. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by leaf or stem cuttings or by division of offsets in spring or summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Houseplants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required, but remove dead or dying leaves as necessary

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, red spider mite and scale insects

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, root or crown rot and a leaf spot