Haworthia angustifoliavar.baylissii(C.L.Scott ) M.B.Bayer
Haworthia angustifoliaf.baylissii , Haworthia baylissii , Haworthia chloracanthasubsp.baylissii
syndicate : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthia
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The varietal epithet " baylissii(bay - LIS - see - middle ) " honorsRoy Douglas Abbot Bayliss(1909 - 1994 ) , a British military officer , man of affairs , and collector for the Botanical Research Institute in Pretoria , South Africa .
Haworthia angustifoliavar.baylissiiis native toSouth Africa . It is restrict to an expanse on the Zuurberg mountains in the Eastern Cape province .
Haworthia angustifoliavar.baylissii , also known asHaworthia baylissii , is a little succulent that forms rosettes of xanthous - green to dark green leaves that become purple or brown in full sun . The rosettes can reach up to 3 inches ( 7.5 cm ) in diam and slowly produce counterbalance , organize minuscule clumps . The leaves are tumid to recurve , evaluate up to 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) long and 0.2 inches ( 0.5 curium ) wide . They have legion longitudinal whitish spots and irregularly spaced transparent bare dentition . This variety has broader leaves thanHaworthia angustifoliavar.angustifolia .
The flower are white with reddish - chocolate-brown or yellow - green cardinal veins on the tepals and appear in spring on slender , usually unbranching stalks that can grow up to 16 inches ( 15 curium ) improbable .
Light : Although some species can grow in full sun , mostHaworthias are adapt to flourish in fond shade . Place the pottedH. angustifolia var . baylissiiin a bright area with some security from the hot rays of the sidereal day .
Soil : AllHaworthias do not like their roots to remain sozzled for prolonged periods , so their potting grease should be well - drain . Use a commercial succulent potting intermixture , ormake your own .
Hardiness : Haworthias like quick temperatures in the summertime but cool in the wintertime . However , they do not wish being too moth-eaten . H. angustifolia var . baylissiican withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
lachrymation : In leap and fall , when the growth is most active , waterHaworthias thoroughly , then wait until the top of the soil dries out before lacrimation again . Water your industrial plant less during the winter when their growth slack down significantly . During the hottest summer months , whenHaworthias are mostly inactive , water it just enough to keep the leaves from shrink .
Fertilizing : Haworthias do not require much plant food , but fertilizing is a skilful idea for optimal ontogeny . Feed only with a dilute fertilizer and only during the active growing season .
Repotting : These succulents are generally easy - growing and can stay in the same pot for year . However , for good wellness , H. angustifolia var . baylissiishould be repotted into fresh soil every two to three years .
Propagation : vegetal propagation , peculiarly by offsets , is the quick and most common method of propagatingHaworthias . They can also be spread by leaves and seeds . Remove the offsets when they have begin developing their own roots . Sow seeds in spring or fall in a well - run out land premix .
get word more atHow to turn and Care for Haworthia .
Haworthiaspecies are in general non - toxic to humans and animals .
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