Haworthia tessellata


Botanical Information

FamilyAsphodelaceae
GenusHaworthia
Speciestessellata
CategoryTropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9b - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season proetection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height15 cm
Spread5 - 10 cm
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSpreading.
LandscapeRock gardens and container planting.
PropagationStolons/offsets.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada as a potted seasonal.
HabitatBushes and rocky areas.
Leaf DescriptionStem-less with square patterned leaves on the upper surfaces and small teeth along the margins.
Flower DescriptionSmall inflorescences.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green with rosettes that are red. The flowers are white.

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