Haworthiopsis venosa
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Haworthiopsis venosa

Dragon scale aloe

Tier 2 Difficulty: hard Water: high Light: partial_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
32
Observations
207

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Haworthiopsis venosa, formerly Haworthia venosa, known in Afrikaans as venstertjie, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Haworthiopsis belonging to the family Asphodelaceae, native to Namibia and South Africa.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Breede Haworthia comes from habitats with dappled light, such as forest understories or rocky areas that provide natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can also tolerate full sun.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Although Breede Haworthia can tolerate some heat, it mainly does best and grows during cooler periods and becomes dormant in summer. In hot summer weather, provide shade to avoid scorching from strong sunlight. Watering should be reduced or stopped during the hottest season to prevent root rot. Winter and spring are the times when Breede Haworthia grows vigorously. If temperatures do not fall too low, it will continue to grow steadily.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

For Breede Haworthia, light applications of fertilizer once or twice a year during the growing season are sufficient. Do not fertilize in winter or summer when the plant is dormant. Reduce the amount of fertilizer for repotted plants and wait a couple of months after repotting before applying fertilizer. Fertilizing helps maintain healthy growth and promotes flowering.

🪴 Pot & Repot Every 2 years

When repotting Breede Haworthia, choose a pot that is slightly bigger than the current one and has good drainage. Fill it with a gritty, well-draining succulent or cactus soil mix. Gently lift the plant from its old pot, brush away excess soil, and set it in the new pot at the same depth. Wait several days before watering so any damaged roots can heal. Repot during spring or fall and keep the plant in a brightly lit spot.

Suggested frequency: Every 2 years
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Succulent
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Haworthiopsis
Family
Asphodelaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
20 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
South Africa

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Common Names (1)

en Dragon scale aloe