Scientific Name
Haworthia cuspidata Haw.
Common Name(s)
Star Window Plant
Synonym(s)
Catevala cuspidata, Haworthia cymbiformis × retusa
Scientific Classification
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Haworthia
Flower
Color: White
Bloom Time: Summer
Description
Haworthia cuspidata is a succulent plant that forms rosettes of lime green to greenish-grey leaves. The rosettes grow up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter. Leaves are wedge-shaped, pointed at the tip, and have darker green glassy translucent areas near tips. Flowers are white and borne on an up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall inflorescence.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 9a to 11b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Haworthias are not considered difficult houseplants to grow—if you can keep a pot of Aloe alive on a windowsill, chances are you can do the same with a dish of Haworthia. As with all succulents, the most dangerous situation is too much water—they should never be allowed to sit in water under any circumstances. At the same time, these little decorative plants can be grown in interesting containers such as teacups and even miniature baby shoes. If you're given a Haworthia in such a container, ensure the container has adequate drainage. If it doesn't, it might be a good idea to pop the plant out of its container and add a layer of gravel to the bottom to reduce the soil's wicking action above. Finally, look out for sunburned spots on your plants.
Haworthias are small (usually remaining between 3 inches (7.5 cm) and 5 (12.5 cm) inches in height) and relatively slow-growing. They are often grown in small clusters in wide, shallow dishes.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Haworthia.
Origin
This plant is probably a hybrid of Haworthia cymbiformis and Haworthia retusa.
Links
- Back to genus Haworthia
- Plantpedia: Browse flowering plants by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, or Origin
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