Haworthia decipiensvar.xiphiophylla(Baker ) M.B.Bayer
Haworthia arachnoideavar.xiphiophylla , Haworthia setatavar.xiphiophylla , Haworthia xiphiophylla
syndicate : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthia
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The varietal epithet " xiphiophylla(zy - fi - oh - FIL - la ) " means " sword - similar leave " and refers to the shape of the leaves of this sort .
Haworthia decipiensvar.xiphiophyllais native toSouth Africa . It occurs around Uitenhage and Coega in the Western Cape state .
Haworthia decipiensvar.xiphiophylla , formerly known asHaworthia arachnoideavar.xiphiophyllaorHaworthia xiphiophylla , is a modest succulent that work little potato of yellowish - unripe leaves with large bristle along the margins and without semitransparent areas . The rosettes can grow solitary or produce offsets to work small clump with years . They can attain up to 4 inch ( 10 curium ) in diameter .
The white flowers with greenish - brown venous blood system seem on slim stalks in summertime .
Light : Although some species can maturate in full sun , mostHaworthias are conform to thrive in partial shade . rate the pottedH. decipiensvar.xiphiophyllain a bright area with some protection from the hot rays of the day .
Soil : AllHaworthias do not wish their roots to remain wet for prolonged periods , so their potting dirt should be well - drained . habituate a commercial succulent potting mix ormake your own .
Hardiness : Haworthias like warmer temperature in the summertime but coolheaded in the winter . However , they do not wish being too cold . H. decipiensvar.xiphiophyllacan withstand temperatures as crushed as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : In spring and fall , when the ontogeny is most combat-ready , waterH. decipiensvar.xiphiophyllathoroughly , then hold back until the top of the filth dry out out before watering again . Water your industrial plant less during the winter when its growth decelerate down significantly . When this flora is mostly hibernating during the hot summertime months , irrigate it just enough to keep the leaves from shriveling .
Fertilizing : Haworthias do not require much fertilizer , but fertilizing is a honorable musical theme for optimal development . Feed only with a diluted fertilizer and only during the active growing time of year .
Repotting : These succulents are generally slow - spring up and can continue in the same pot for eld . However , for good health , H. decipiensvar.xiphiophyllashould be repotted into fresh soil every two to three years .
Propagation : Vegetative multiplication , peculiarly by offset , is the quick and most usual method of propagatingHaworthias . They can also be propagated by leaves and seeds . Remove the offsets when they have started developing their own radical . Sow seeds in spring or fall in a well - draining grime mix .
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Haworthiaspecies are in the main non - toxic to humans and animals .
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