Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South Africa (Cape province & Little Karoo) |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Desert / Arid |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Clump forming succulent with triangular rosettes up to 15cm in height |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves scabrous, arranged in ranks of three. This is a variable species and leaf color varies from dark green to dull olive green or reddish brown. |
| Taxonomy | Synonyms : Haworthia viscosa (L.) Haworth |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Skyrise / Balcony, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Little Water, [Remarks] (Prefers a well drained media - allow the planting media to dry out slightly between waterings.) |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon, Disease / Pest Resistant, Easy to Grow |
| Fertilizing | Slow release fertilizer pellets can be incorporated into the growing media to promote vigour. Alternatively, feed regularly using a dilute liquid fertilizer |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting, Division |
| Propagation Method Remarks | Offsets can be detached from the parent plant and rooted on well drained media |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Black, Brown, Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Rough |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31153 |
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| Species ID | 5547 |
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