Grows up to 5cm in height. During winter it forms numerous shoots between the leaves. The leaves are very fleshy and close together. They have a light green or grayish green coloration. The flowers appear frequently in mid to late winter.
Light-Temperature:
It needs a lot of light and a warm environment where temperatures do not drop below 8°C.
The lowest temperature (ºC) supported by this cactus is on average:: 5
Irrigation:
Water when the soil is completely dry.
Multiplication:
From seeds or by separation of suckers
Pests:
Mealybugs, aphids, mites, snails and slugs.
Soil:
Requires good drainage.
References:
Naturalezatropical.com
www.llifle.com
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Scientific name:
Haworthia cymbiformis var. cymbiformis
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Synonyms:
Aloe cuspidata, Aloe cymbifolia, Aloe hebes, Aloe planifolia, Apicra cymbifolia, Catevala cuspidata, Haworthia bilineata var. gracilidelineata, Haworthia concava, Haworthia cuspidata, Haworthia cymbiformis f. gracilidelineata, Haworthia cymbiformis f. planifolia, Haworthia cymbiformis f. subarmata, Haworthia cymbiformis var. angustata, Haworthia cymbiformis var. planifolia, Haworthia gracilidelineata, Haworthia lepida, Haworthia planifolia, Haworthia planifolia f. agavoides, Haworthia planifolia f. alta, Haworthia planifolia f. calochlora, Haworthia planifolia f. olivacea, Haworthia planifolia f. robusta, Haworthia planifolia var. exulata, Haworthia planifolia var. incrassata, Haworthia planifolia var. longifolia, Haworthia planifolia var. poellnitziana, Haworthia planifolia var. sublaevis.
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Origin:
Southern Africa
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Natural Habitat:
It grows mainly in sandy soils, in which it remains totally buried exposing only its leaves.
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