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Basic Info
Haworthia coarctata are not difficult to grow. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 20 cm (8″) tall and about 5 cm (2″) in diamter. One of the main feature of the plant are the fleshy green leaves that are covered by white looking spots. The succulent is quite similar to the Haworthia reinwardtii although smaller and smoother.
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Haworthia
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Haworthia coarctata can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your succulent healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Haworthia coarctata
This succulent type is a slow grower which is a nice addition to your rock garden. When it blooms in summer, you will enjoy green flowers. It is a nice addition to your outside garden!
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor
- Grows 20 cm (8″) tall
- Grows up to 5 cm (2″) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Prefers Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 F)
- Best propagated by offsets, leaves, and seeds
- Generally not known to be harmful to people or animals
- Grows best during Summer
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Where to Plant
Haworthia coarctata succulents need strong light. When planting this succulent type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 10a which is around -1.1 °C (20 °F).
How to Propagate Haworthia coarctata
This succulent can be propagated by leaves, seeds or offsets. This succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
How to Propagate Haworthia coarctata By Leaves
When propagating it with leaves. (Learn How to Propagate Succulents in detail here.), you should get a leave carefully from the mother plant. It should be a healthy leave that has no part left on the stem. In this way, the propagation will work. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
How to Propagate Haworthia coarctata From Offsets
It propagates from offsets. To be able to propagate from the mother plant, you might wait several years for the main plant to produce an offset. To start this process, use a sharp knife and remove an offset from the main plant. When you remove the offset, clean the extra soil from it. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
How to Propagate Haworthia coarctata Using Seeds
This succulent type is a slow grower so even if it can be propagated by its seeds, this method is not recommended. To propagate from the seeds, plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mixture. This method can be used outdoors. In cooler areas, indoor propagating is recommended.
Origin and Habitat
This plant is native to Eastern Cape Province of South Africa and naturalized in Mexico.
