Haworthia Species

Haworthiakingiana

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Haworthia (ha-WORTH-ee-a)
Species
kingiana (king-ee-AN-a)
Synonym
Haworthia pumila var. kingiana
Haworthia subfasciata var. kingiana
Haworthia zenigata
Tulista kingiana
Tulista opalina var. zenigata
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Veined
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
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
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
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
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Vista, CA | May 2008 | positive

Bayer states that this species must be regarded as threatened by extensive development in the Great Brak area.

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