Haworthia maraisiiPoelln .
Haworthia magnificavar.maraisii , Haworthia mirabilisvar.maraisii
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthia
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The specific epithet " maraisii " ( judge mar - AY - see - eye ) honorsWessel Marais(1929 - 2013 ) , a South African botanist and plant life accumulator .
Haworthia maraisiiis native toSouth Africa(Cape Provinces ) .
Haworthia maraisiiis a little succulent that organise rosettes of dark fleeceable leaves with small tubercles and sometimes humble spines along margins and keel . The rosettes are slowly proliferous and can progress to a diam of 2.8 inches ( 7 cm ) . The leaves are opaque , usually retused , and can measure up to 1.6 inch ( 4 cm ) long and 0.4 inch ( 1 centimetre ) wide .
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The bloodless flowers have greenish - brown veins and come out in late spring to summer on unbranching straw that can acquire up to 20 inches ( 30 atomic number 96 ) long .
luminance : Although some species can grow in full sun , mostHaworthias are conform to thrive in fond shade . localize the pottedH. maraisiiin a bright area with some protection from the hottest irradiation of the mean solar day .
dirt : AllHaworthias do not like their root to stay wet for keep up period , so their potting soil should be well - run out . Use a commercial-grade succulent potting admixture , ormake your own .
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Hardiness : Haworthias like warmer temperatures in the summertime but cool in the winter . However , they do not care being too cold . H. maraisiican withstand temperature as down as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
lacrimation : In spring and fall , when the growth is most active , waterHaworthias thoroughly , then wait until the top of the soil dry out before watering again . irrigate your plants less during the winter when their growth slows down significantly . During the hot summer months , whenHaworthias are primarily dormant , water it just enough to keep the leaves from shrink .
Fertilizing : Haworthias do not involve much plant food , but fertilizing is a good idea for optimal growth . fee only with a dilute plant food and only during the active spring up season .
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Repotting : These succulents are generally slow - acquire and can stay in the same pot for year . However , for good wellness , H. maraisiishould be repotted into fresh soil every two to three year .
generation : Vegetative propagation , particularly by beginning , is the quickest and most common method acting of propagatingHaworthias . They can also be propagated by leaf and seed . take out the outgrowth when they have started develop their own roots . Sow seeds in spring or fall in a well - draining dirt mix .
Learn more atHow to arise and Care for Haworthia .
Haworthiaspecies are generally non - toxic to humans and animals .
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