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Basic Info
Haworthia concolor is a small and slow-growing succulent type. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 15 cm (6″) tall. The succulents main feature are the green leaves with white around the edges. This is an ideal plant for growers who want to have something beautiful around their home.
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Genus: Haworthia
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Haworthia concolor 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 Havorthia
This succulent type is a slow grower. However, it is a great plant for beginners. It tolerates light and needs minimum maintenance. When it blooms in spring, you will enjoy white flowers. It is a nice addition to your home or office decoration!
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers partial sun/shade
- Can be grown indoors
- Grows 15 cm (6″) tall
- 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 and seeds
- Generally not known to be harmful to people or animals
- Grows best during Summer
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Where to Plant
Haworthia concolor succulents does not need strong light. It is a great choice for your home.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 10a which is around -1.1 °C (30 °F). It is best to plant it indoors in a container under the partial sun. When you repot the plant make sure you do so correctly in order to not harm the roots.
How to Propagate Haworthia
Haworthia concolor can be propagated by offsets and seeds. 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 concolor 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 concolor 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 succulent type is native to Phoenix, Arizona.
