Haworthiopsis tortuosa’Variegata '
Haworthiopsis tortuosa(Haw . ) Gildenh . & Klopper
Haworthia tortuosaf.variegata , Haworthia tortuosa’Variegata',Haworthiopsis tortuosa f. variegata
Photo by Cok Grootscholten
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthiopsis
The formal name " variegata(pronounced var - ee - GAY - tuh ) " entail " motley , take in a pattern of different color or marks . "
Haworthiopsis tortuosa’Variegata ' is a form ofHaworthiopsis tortuosaselected for its variegated foliage .
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Haworthiopsis tortuosa’Variegata ' , formerly know asHaworthia tortuosa’Variegata',is a smallsucculentthat forms elongated rosette of sluggish green leafage with temporary creamy - white or yellow markings . The rosettes can develop up to 8 inches ( 20 cm ) marvellous . The leafage are thick and jolting , sometimes with small tubercles .
The white flower appear in spring and summer in flowering that can grow up to 12 inches ( 30 cm ) tall .
Light : Although most species can stand full sunshine , these succulent fly high in semi - shaded stance . However , bright light conditions are needed to bring out the leaf coloration .
Photo by Cok Grootscholten
Soil : Plant yourHaworthiopsisin commercial-grade soil formulated for succulents ormake your own well - drain potting intermixture .
Hardiness : Haworthiopsis tortuosa ' Variegata ' can resist temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : In spring and drop , when the ontogeny is most active , waterHaworthiopsisthoroughly , then look until the top of the filth dry out out before watering again . irrigate your plants less during the wintertime when their growth slows down significantly . During the hottest summer month , whenHaworthiopsisare mostly sleeping , water them just enough to keep the leafage from shriveling .
Photo by Valentino Vallicelli
Fertilizing : Haworthiopsisare slow - growing succulent and do not require much fertilizer . Therefore , feedonly with a dilute fertilizer during the growing time of year .
repot : When the works has outgrown its container , repot in the spring or early summer into a new , slightly larger pot with fresh filth .
Propagation : Haworthiopsisare mostly and easily grown from stem cut or by removing offsets from the female parent plant .
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Haworthiopsisspecies are generally non - toxic to humans and animal .
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