Haworthia truncatavar.minorBreuer
Haworthia truncataSchönland
Haworthia papillaris
Photo byFernando Fernández Hingking
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthia
The varietal epithet " minor " derive from a Latin word of honor mean " lesser , inferior , modest " and refers to the small size of it of this class equate to the distinctive frame .
Haworthia truncatavar.minoris not accepted as a separate variety and is handle as a synonym ofHaworthia truncata . It is a gnome form establish in a modest domain between Kammanassie Dam and Dysseldorp in the Western Cape province ofSouth Africa .
Haworthia truncatavar.minoris a small succulent with gray or gray - green leaves with a near rectangular crossing - section , rough warty surfaces , and a commonly hirsute tip . It tardily produce offsets , forming a small clump with old age . The leaves are coiffe in 2 opposite rows and are much smaller than the typical build .
The little , blanched flower seem on tenacious , svelte halt , in the main in late spring .
Light : Although some species can grow in full sun , mostHaworthias are adapt to thrive in partial spook . Place the pottedH. truncata var . minorin a bright area with some protection from the hottest rays of the daylight .
Soil : AllHaworthias do not like their tooth root to remain wet for prolong periods , so their potting soil should be well - drained . Use a commercial-grade succulent potting commixture , ormake your own .
Hardiness : Haworthias like warmer temperature in the summer but cool in the wintertime . However , they do not like being too frigid . H. truncata var . minorcan withstand temperature as crushed as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : In spring and fall , when the growth is most alive , waterHaworthias thoroughly , then wait until the top of the soil dries out before lachrymation again . irrigate your plants less during the winter when their increase decelerate down significantly . During the hottest summer month , whenHaworthias are mostly inactive , water it just enough to keep the leaves from shrivel .
Fertilizing : Haworthias do not require much plant food , but fertilizing is a well idea for optimum growth . give only with a diluted plant food and only during the participating maturate season .
Repotting : These succulents are in general slow - growing and can stay in the same skunk for years . However , for unspoilt health , H. truncata var . minorshould be repotted into fresh soil every two to three twelvemonth .
generation : vegetational multiplication , especially by offsets , is the flying and most common method of propagatingHaworthias . They can also be propagated by leaves and seeds . take away the offsets when they have started developing their own roots . Sow seeds in spring or fall in a well - drain soil admixture .
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Haworthiaspecies are generally non - toxic to humans and animals .
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