Haworthia limifolia are also known as fairies washboard. This is a charming species with large rosettes. It has distinctive, dark brownish-green leaves, with transverse ridges of raised, horny, tubercles which resemble those of a coarse file and give it such a distinctive appearance. Plant can survive mild frost but shoudl be protected from severe cold and prologned frost
Origin: South Africa, Mozambique
Growth patterns: fast-growing plants that offsets freely to form small clusters quickly
Sun exposure: light shade to shade/ will take full sun part of the day
Watering needs: Summer light watering (moist not wet)/ winter only when completely dry
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Blooming Season | summer |
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Common Name | Fairy washboard |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Asphodelaceae |
Flower | White |
Frost Tolerance | 23f (-5°c) |
Growth Rate | Fast growth |
Hardiness Zone | 9 to 11 |
Height | 4″ inches |
Origin | South africa |
Pot Size | 2 inch |
Scientific Name | 2 inch Haworthia limifolia |
Shape | Rosette |
Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |