Haworthia truncata (Horse's Teeth, Truncate Haworthia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Haworthia |
| Species | truncata |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Western Cape of South Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1 - 5 |
| Height | 10 cm |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Mounding. |
| Landscape | Specimen or as a part of a potted succulent collection. |
| Cultivation | Place in full shade in a pot of well-drained soil of any acidity. Must be frequently repotted due to its contractile roots that tend to die off easily. |
| Leaf Description | Fenestrate, or flat-tipped leaves that look like animal teeth (Horse Teeth). |
| Colour Description | Deep green leaves. Pale tan roots. |
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