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It is relatively easy to cultivate. However, the substrate must be well drained and must be quite mineral in [[soil composition|composition]] with a shallow pot because the roots are fleshy (like those of all Haworthia). They could easily perish via [[root rot]] if left in prolonged contact with water. It dislikes [[ |
It is relatively easy to cultivate. However, the substrate must be well drained and must be quite mineral in [[soil composition|composition]] with a shallow pot because the roots are fleshy (like those of all Haworthia). They could easily perish via [[root rot]] if left in prolonged contact with water. It dislikes [[Soil pH| basic soils]]. |
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Revision as of 01:09, 22 January 2012
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Haworthia truncata is a species of the genus Haworthia in the family Asphodelaceae. It is found in the Cape Province of South Africa.
Description
They are small plants : 2cm high, 10cm width. The species is easily recognizable by its leaves with almost rectangular section and arranged in two rows facing each other. The leaves are gray or gray-green picking up to almost vertical. Their upper surface gives the impression of having been cut (or truncated) from which the name of the species. It is flattened and translucent to let in the light. The leaves are covered in white or gray lines with verrucosities.
In the wild, they live in colonies. It is often half-buried leaving only the tips of the leaves. Like lithops, fenestraria, Haworthia cymbiformis.
Flowers are not interesting, with in white tubulated clusters tubulated after a 20cm stem.
Cultivation
Soil
It is relatively easy to cultivate. However, the substrate must be well drained and must be quite mineral in composition with a shallow pot because the roots are fleshy (like those of all Haworthia). They could easily perish via root rot if left in prolonged contact with water. It dislikes basic soils.
Growing parameters
They prefer a sunny or lightly shaded location with regular watering during the growing season (March to October), but do not water again until the medium dries completely. In Winter, let it dry completely and water only to keep the plant turgid. Ideal temperatures for its survival are around 5°C but it can endure up to -2°C if totally dry.
In warm, arid climates, it can be grown outside on a slope to facilitate drainage.
Pests
It is often affected by mealy bugs that thrive in the crevices of the plant.
Propagation
The easiest propagation way is division of clumps and cuttings. Propagation by is more difficult.
Cultivars
- H. truncata var. lime green : lime green vein netting coloration. hybrid between H. truncata and H. cuspidata (or perhaps H. cymbiformis)
External links
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