Cactus Succulent- Haworthia maughanii x truncata

Haworthia maughanii x truncata is an old hybrid of the Xanthorrhoeaceae family. A nice form of the most unusual species of Haworthia with thick leaves. It is a cross between the standard truncata form and the maughanii form. Leaves are dark green at first but become dark red in high light.  Plants flower all year round and displays a standard hawothia flowers on a 12″+ long spike. Haworthias are primarily winter growers so give more water in the cooler months and less during the hot months. This genus tolerates high heat by slowing down and eventually going dormant in the peak of summer. This means that, unlike other succulents, it is important not to over-water or fertilize during summer dormancy and water a bit more frequently in the winter growing season. Haworthia are slow growers and tend to stay small in pots, but they will produce new offsets in clumps around their bases. These offsets can be left to develop into a dense clump or pulled off and transplanted. Too much summer water can cause spotting or even rot.  Protect from frost.

It is particularly easy to grow and rarely affected by common succulent pests and diseases. Strong, drought-tolerant roots will grow if they have great drainage and infrequent water. Pick deep containers with drainage holes and a gritty, well-draining soil that is 50% to 70% mineral grit (coarse sand, pumice, or perlite). Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole and allow the soil to completely dry before watering again. This variety protects itself from drought and browsing animals by retreating underground. In order to get enough light to survive, its leaves are topped with translucent “windows” that allow sunlight to irradiate the leaf interior. This variety is endangered in its native habitats in South Africa due to poaching. Main picture is of my mother plant. Plant for sale is shown in a 3.5″pot. Plant may ship bare root.

All my plants are healthy and pest free. I ship priority mail 2-5 business days. All purchases on or after Wednesday will ship the following Monday to avoid plants spending the weekend at the post office. Not responsible for frozen plants or delays from postal service, that’s out of my hands. If you require a heat pack, I have some for sale, check under my other listings. I’m not making any money on these, I have them there for YOUR convenience. They are priced at $6 that’s to cover my cost. If you purchase a heat pack send me a message and let me know is for your order.