Haworthia limifolia

fairy washboard
Named Fairy Washboard for its corrugated leaves. Sends up babies from underground stolons, slowly spreading. Tolerates less indoor light than other succulents.
height 2–4in
width 8–12in
tolerates Drought, Pots, Neglect, Wind
water
needs
Low
water
info
Haworthias are some of the most drought-tolerant succulents, especially in some shade, where they perform better than most other succulents. Of the haworthias this one is one of the more drought tolerant. They will look more lush and vibrant with bi-weekly summer water, or more if they’re planted in the sun or in smaller pots and a consistent watering once dry will also encourage new stolons to form. If you see your leaves shriveling, or if the bottom leaves are drying up, your plant likely needs water.
hardy
to
30F
exposure Full Shade – Part Shade
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose, Low Needs
origin SE Africa
california
native
No
sunset
zones
13–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Very easy. Pull off older flower spikes once they are completely dry.
Exceptional choice for pots, even small ones.

Special Interest

Keep an eye out on your flowers as haworthia often set keikis—small pups dangling from the flower spike—that can be replanted once the flower spike begins to wane.