Haworthiopsis limifolia(Marloth ) G.D.Rowley
Fairies Washboard , Fairy Washboard , File - riffle Haworthia , Swati Haworthia
Haworthia limifolia , Haworthia limifoliavar.limifolia , Haworthiopsis limifoliavar.limifolia
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kinfolk : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthiopsis
The specific epithet " limifolia(lim - ih - FOH - lee - uh ) " means " filing cabinet - like leaves " and refer to the transverse ridge on the leave .
Haworthiopsis limifoliais native to southeasternAfrica(Swaziland , southernMozambique , and KwaZulu - Natal and Mpumalanga provinces ofSouth Africa ) .
Haworthiopsis limifolia , formerly known asHaworthia limifolia , is a small succulent that anatomy stocky , stemless russet scab of light to very dark dark-green or chocolate-brown - green leaves with undulate transversal ridges on both surfaces . The rosettes can grow up to 4.8 in ( 12 centimeter ) in diam and slow get offset around the fundament , forming a slow clustering with age . A few selected clone have larger little potato reaching up to 7 inch ( 17.5 curium ) in diameter . The leaves are deltoid with ends gradually sharpen to a crisp spot and can quantify up to 4 inch ( 10 cm ) farseeing and 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) wide .
The flowers are ashen with a green - browned midvein , tubular , two - lipped , and can grow about 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) long . They appear arranged in a raceme on a slender husk that can grow up to 8 inch ( 20 cm ) long in tardy summertime and downslope .
Light : Haworthiopsis limifoliathrives in semi - shaded positions . Brighter lightsome condition are need to bring out the leaf color . Any window in your home or office will likely be appropriate for this succulent .
stain : Use commercial-grade potting soil specially formulated for succulent , ormake your own well - debilitate potting mix .
Hardiness : This industrial plant likes warmer temperatures in summertime but cooler in winter . It can withstand temperatures as scurvy as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : In leaping and fall , when the growth is most active , waterthoroughly , then waitress until the top of the land dries out before watering again . irrigate the plant less during the wintertime when its growth slows down significantly . During the hottest summertime calendar month , when it is mostly hibernating , weewee it just enough to keep the leave-taking from shrivel .
Fertilizing : Haworthiopsis limifoliais a slow - grow industrial plant that does not require much fertilizer . However , for optimum growth , fertilizing is a good idea . Feedonly with a dilute fertilizer and only during the active growing time of year . Avoid summertime fertilize as the plant is in a 6- to 8 - week rest period .
repot : When it has outgrown its container , repot it into a new , slightly larger pot with novel soil in the bound or other summer .
Propagation : Haworthiopsis limifoliais mostly and easy grown from theme cutting or by remove offset from the female parent industrial plant . Take root word cuttings during the warmer month . Remove get-go when they have started prepare their roots . Spring is the in force time to sow seeds .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Haworthiopsis .
Haworthiopsis limifoliais regard non - toxic to humans and pets .
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