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Haworthiopsis tessellata Venosa Group
  • RHS AGM

veined haworthia

A succulent forming a mat of rosettes of very fleshy, triangular grey-green leaves to 7cm long, netted above with pale lines. Tubular greenish-white flowers 2cm long are borne in racemes on stems to 45cm

Synonyms
Haworthia tesselata var. engleri
Haworthia venosa subsp. tesselata
see moreHaworthia tesselata
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green White Green White
Summer Green White
Autumn Green White
Winter Green White
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

North–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Asphodelaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Haworthiopsis are stemless succulent perennials forming rosettes of thick-skinned, fleshy leaves often with raised white tubercles, and with upright racemes of tubular, two-lipped flowers

Name status

Correct

Plant range
S. Africa, Namibia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist at other times. Apply a dilute low nitrogen fertilizer fortnightly during late spring and summer. Stand outside in summer

Propagation

Propagate by seed or offsets

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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