Haworthia cymbiformis(Haw . ) Duval
Boat - form Haworthia , Cathedral Window Haworthia , Windowed Boats , Window Boats , Window Haworthia
Aloe cymbaefolia , Aloe cymbiformis , Catevala cymbiformis
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Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthia
The specific epithet " cymbiformis(pronounced sim - BIH - for - young woman ) " entail " sauceboat - forge " and refers to how the leaves curve inward and come to a point .
Haworthia cymbiformisis native toSouth Africa . It occurs on rocky slopes along rivers and current from Port Elizabeth to East London in the Eastern Cape Province .
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Haworthia cymbiformisis a small succulent that forms stemless rose window of thick , heavy , pale green leaves with dark longitudinal stripes and sheer steer . It offsets profusely and mannikin attractive clusters with eld . The rosettes can attain up to 3 column inch ( 8 atomic number 96 ) in altitude and 4 inches ( 10 centimeter ) in diam . The leaf are boat - shaped and can measure up to 2 inches ( 5 centimeter ) long and 0.8 inches ( 2 centimeter ) wide .
The heyday are tubular , bloodless to very wan pink with brownish - green veins , and seem from mid - outpouring to early summer on lithesome stalks that can grow up to 8 inch ( 20 cm ) tall .
Light : Although some coinage can turn in full sun , mostHaworthias are adapted to thrive in fond shade . Place the pottedH. cymbiformisin a smart arena with some protection from the hottest beam of the daylight .
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Soil : AllHaworthias do not like their root to stay wet for prolonged periods , so their potting soil should be well - drained . Use a commercial succulent potting mix , ormake your own .
Hardiness : Haworthias like warmer temperatures in the summer but coolheaded in the winter . However , they do not like being too cold . H. cymbiformiscan withstand temperatures as depleted as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : In bounce and fall , when the growing is most participating , waterH. cymbiformisthoroughly , then wait until the top of the soil dry out before tearing again . Water your plant less during the wintertime when its growing slows down importantly . When this plant is mostly hibernating during the hottest summertime calendar month , water it just enough to keep the folio from shrivel up .
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Fertilizing : Haworthias do not expect much fertilizer , but fertilizing is a estimable idea for optimum growth . Feed only with a dilute fertilizer and only during the active growing season .
Repotting : These succulent are generally slow - growing and can stay in the same pot for eld . However , for best health , H. cymbiformisshould be repotted into fresh soil every two to three eld .
Propagation : vegetive propagation , peculiarly by offsets , is the speedy and most mutual method of propagatingHaworthias . They can also be propagated by leaves and seed . Remove the branch when they have set out developing their own solution . Sow seed in spring or come down in a well - draining soil mix .
pick up more atHow to Grow and Care for Haworthia .
Haworthiaspecies are generally non - toxic to human and animals .
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