Haworthia Species

Haworthiacooperi var. pilifera

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Haworthia (ha-WORTH-ee-a)
Synonym
Catevala pilifera
Haworthia cooperi f. pilifera
Haworthia luri
Haworthia obtusa f. acuminata
Haworthia obtusa var. pilifera
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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(Zone 10b) | October 2005 | neutral

Caespitose rosettes 4 cm on diameter;pale green leaves 3 cm long with 6 mm long terminal bristle,inflorecence 40 cm long.

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | September 2004 | positive

Supposedly a very frost tender plant, but plants exposed to light frosts in So California so far don't seem too affected. Also handles a...Read More

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