Haworthiopsis coarctata(Haw . ) G.D.Rowley
Bunched Haworthia , Crowded Haworthia
Aloe coarctata , Catevala coarctata , Haworthia coarctata , Haworthia reinwardtiisubsp.coarctata , Haworthia reinwardtiivar.coarctata , Haworthiopsis coarctatavar.coarctata , Haworthiopsis reinwardtiivar.coarctata
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Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthiopsis
The specific name " coarctata " ( pronounced " koh - ARK - tay - tuh " ) entail " compressed " and refers to the leaves of this species , which are tightly packed around the root .
Haworthiopsis coarctatais aboriginal toSouth Africa . It occurs in the Eastern Cape state , normally growing among tilt .
Photo byCok Grootscholten
Haworthiopsis coarctata , formerly live asHaworthia coarctata , is a small succulent that forms clumps of stems packed with overweight , gloomy unripened to chocolate-brown - light-green leaves with white , roundedtubercles . The leaves are arranged in elongated rosettes , hide the stem . The stem can reach a length of 8 inches ( 20 curium ) , while the leaves can measure out up to 2.8 inch ( 7 centimeter ) foresightful and 0.8 inches ( 2 centimeter ) astray .
From later spring to fall , the mature rosettes bring on slender flower stems that bear white , tubular bloom with greenish - brownish midvein . The flower stalk can grow up to 12 inches ( 30 cm ) long .
Haworthiopsis coarctatais often fox withHaworthiopsis reinwardtii . However , Haworthiopsis coarctatahas diminished and more swimmingly rounded tubercle , while the farewell ofHaworthiopsis reinwardtiiare often enceinte and tend to be flatten and whiter . to boot , the leaves ofHaworthiopsis coarctataare thick and less densely arranged on the root .
Photo byCok Grootscholten
Light : H. coarctatathrives in semi - shaded position . Brighter lightheaded conditions are needed to bring out the foliage color . Any windowpane in your abode or office will belike be appropriate for this succulent .
grime : Use commercial-grade potting soil specially formulate for succulents , ormake your own well - drain potting mix .
Hardiness : This works wish warmer temperatures in summer but cooler temperature in wintertime . H. coarctatacan withstand temperatures as low as 30 ° F to 50 ° F ( -1.1 ° hundred to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Photo byChristine Ridge-Schnaufer
Watering : In spring and fall , when the growth is most active , waterH. coarctatathoroughly , then wait until the top of the soil dries out before lacrimation again . irrigate your plant less during the winter when its increase slows down significantly . During the hottest summer months , when this flora is mostly dormant , water the works just enough to keep the leave from shrink .
fertilize : H. coarctatais a behind - growing plant that does not take much fertilizer . However , for optimum growth , fertilizing is a good idea . Feedonly with a diluted fertiliser and only during the alive growing season . debar summer fertilizing , as this succulent is in a rest full point of 6 to 8 weeks .
Repotting : When the plant has outgrown its container , repot it in the spring or early summertime into a new , slightly magnanimous sens with fresh grunge .
extension : H. coarctatais mostly and easy grown from stem cuttings or by removing offsets from the mother plant . Take radical carving during the warm months . Remove offsets when they have start develop their roots . Spring is the good time to sow in seed .
Learn more atHow to turn and Care for Haworthiopsis .
H. coarctatais considered non - toxic to humans and animals .
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