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Basic Info
The Haworthia Truncate also commonly known as Horse Teeth is a unique looking plant. The main feature of the plant are the beautiful matt green leaves that sometimes appear to be clear. When it produces floweres you can expect them to be white.
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Haworthia Truncate 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 Horse Teeth 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 Truncate
This succulent type is a unique one. When it blooms, you will enjoy white flowers. It is a nice addition to your outside garden!
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor
- Grows 2 cm (0.72″) tall
- Grows up to 10 cm (3.9″) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Prefers Zone 9a-11b -6.7 °C (20 F)
- Best propagated by offsets, seeds and cuttings
- Flowers are white
Where to Plant
Haworthia Truncate 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 9a-11b which is around -6.7 °C (20 °F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Horse Teeth in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Haworthia Truncate
The Horse Teeth can be propagated by leaves, seeds or cuttings. 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 Horse’s teeth By Leaves
When propagating Haworthia 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 Truncate From Cuttings
When propagating Horse’s Teeth from cuttings, cut a leaf from the mother plant carefully with a clean knife or scissors. 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 Horses Teeth’s From Offsets
Haworthia Truncate 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 Horse’s Teeth 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
Haworthia Truncate is native to Westerncape provence of South Africa
Are you struggling with propagation? This ebook is a how-to guide created for successful propagation. You will find detailed and helpful information for all the propagation methods. It is suitable for you whether you’re just starting with them or ready to advance your knowledge.
