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Haworthiaturgida

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Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Haworthia (ha-WORTH-ee-a)
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Species
turgida (TUR-jih-duh)
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Synonym
Aloe turgida
Catevala turgida
Haworthia retusa var. turgida
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 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)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

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

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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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
Regional

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

Vista, California(9 reports)

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(Zone 10b) | November 2005 | neutral

Rosettes 5-8 cm in diameter;pale green leaves 1-3 cm long with light green longitudinal lines;inflorescence 70 cm tall.

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