Haworthia Cymbiformis

Haworthia Cymbiformis Care

Haworthia cymbiformis

What is the plant

Haworthia cymbiformis is a species of the genus Haworthia in the family Asphodelaceae, endemic to the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. Theыу are amongst the easiest Haworthias to grow.

Haworthia cymbiformis is native to South Africa and belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. There are approximately seventy South African Haworthia species. It grows in a summer rainfall area and forms dense clumps hanging in crevices on rocky slopes of Witteberg quartzite along rivers and streams with southern aspect. The genus name honors English botanist Adrian H Haworth who lived from 1768 to 1833. The specific epithet, cymbiformis, means “boat-shaped.” The cymbiformis Haworthia plant is also known as Cathedral Window Haworthia because of its translucent leaf tips.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

min 10b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water your plant just enough to keep its leaves rounded and fleshy. The timing depends on your weather conditions, but haworthia generally needs little to moderate watering, such as a thorough watering once every two or three weeks.
Pruning
Dead fronds and leaves can be removed.
Fertilizer
Liquid fertilizers are applied more frequently, bi-weekly or monthly, for example. Granular products are used less frequently, perhaps once every month or two. Slow-release houseplant fertilizers break down slowly and release their nutrients in small amounts, over a longer period of time. A single application of most of these products lasts for three to four months.

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Sunlight
Minimum 12-14 hours of indirect sunlight.
Soil
Loam soil offers a great balance of silt, sand, and clay as well as a bit of hummus.
Temperature
Haworthia is exceptionally drought tolerant, but it cannot tolerate very low winter temperatures and frost. They will grow as houseplants in any climate, year-round. Normal room temperatures of 60-75°F/16-24°C are sufficient.

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Container
When choosing a pot, choose a pot that is 2.5-5 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size. Ceramic pots are porous which means your plants are less likely to experience root rot from overwatering. It also means you'll have to water more often. Plastic pots are lighter, less likely to break, and easier to clean.
Popularity
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