Haworthiopsis tortuosa(Haw . ) Gildenh . & Klopper
Aloe tortuosa , Catevala tortuosa , Haworthia tortuosa , Haworthia×tortuosa , Haworthiopsis×tortuosa
kinsperson : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthiopsis
Photo byPeter Lapshin
The specific name " tortuosa(tor - tew - OH - suh ) " mean " twisting , tortuous " and refers to the placement of leaves on the stem .
The stemma of this very variable species is unknown . It is supposed to be a hybrid ofHaworthiopsis viscosa .
Haworthiopsis tortuosa , formerly screw asHaworthia tortuosa , is a modest succulent with triangular leaves arranged in a spiral along the root . It can rise up to 15 cm improbable . The leaves are dull light-green , gravelly , and sometimes with pocket-sized tubercles . They can measure up to 1.2 inches ( 3 curium ) long and 0.5 inches ( 1.3 cm ) widely .
The white flowers appear on sylphlike stalks that can grow up to 12 in ( 30 curium ) tall from spring to fall .
Light : Although most coinage can tolerate full sun , these succulents prosper in semi - shaded positions . However , brighter light conditions are needed to impart out the foliage coloration .
Soil : flora yourHaworthiopsisin commercial dirt formulate for succulents ormake your own well - draining potting mix .
Hardiness : Haworthiopsis tortuosacan stand firm temperatures as crushed as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
tearing : In spring and dusk , when the growth is most active , waterHaworthiopsisthoroughly , then wait until the top of the soil dry out out before watering again . irrigate your plants less during the winter when their increment slack down significantly . During the hottest summer calendar month , whenHaworthiopsisis mostly dormant , weewee it just enough to keep the leaves from shrink .
fertilize : Haworthiopsisare slow - growing succulent and do not require much fertiliser . Therefore , feed with a diluted fertilizer and only from spring to fall .
repot : When the plant has outgrow its container , repot in the spring or other summertime into a new , slightly with child batch with fresh soil .
Propagation : Haworthiopsisare mostly and easily raise from stem cut or by removing stolon from the mother plant life .
Learn more atHow to arise and Care for Haworthiopsis .
Haworthiopsisspecies are broadly speaking non - toxic to humans and animals .
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