Haworthia limifolia ‘Twist’
Haworthia limifolia is an attractive textural succulent . 'Twist' is a form where the leaves twist, creating a spiral effect.
Haworthia limifolia is an attractive textural succulent forming grey-green rosettes about four inches across of triangular, lance-shaped leaves that are broad at the base and extend into a sharp point. The leaves have raised cross ridges in lighter green that look like a washboard giving it the common name fairy washboard or file leaved Haworthia. ‘Twist’ is a form of the species where the leaves twist, creating a spiral effect with time. White flowers. Haworthia are easy to grow and cold tolerant.
Common Name: Fairy Washboard - [Succulent Pre-Order]
Family: Asphodelaceae (The Asphodel Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Full Sun
Height: under 4"
Width: under 4"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Green, Variegated - Cream/White
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Native to southern Africa, where it grows in areas of summer rainfall and winter drought, in rocky soils at elevation where water drains sharply.
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Geographical Origin: Southern Africa and Madagascar
