Haworthiopsis coarctata, formerly Haworthia coarctata, is a species of flowering succulent plant from the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa and naturalized in Mexico. It is one of the species of Haworthiopsis that is cultivated as an ornamental.
Haworthia coarctata is a medium-sized, stem forming, species that consist of columnar rosettes dotted with white, slightly raised, tubercles (protuberances on the leaves); the plant blush bronze when grown in bright light (but if they turn orange red they are getting too much). It is well known and instantly recognisable and it is also one of the least variable of the haworthias. This leafy stemmed Haworthia is well known, being somewhat easy to grow and standing considerable abuse.
Because Haworthia store water so efficiently, they do not need to be watered very often. Only water when the soil has been completely dry for a number of days. This may be every two weeks, or in warmer months or warmer climates, it could be more often.
Avoid using heavy soil. It may be too compacted for your potted plant and won't allow air to get to the roots.
Although the plant will survive mild frost if kept dry (hardy as low as -5° C) it should be protected from severe cold and prolonged frost conditions.
Whether your potted plants are indoors or outdoors, proper drainage is an essential element to ensure they stay healthy.
