Haworthia reticulataHaw .
Aloe reticulata , Apicra reticulata , Catevala reticulata , Haworthia reticulatavar.reticulata
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthia
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The specific name " reticulata(pronounced reh - tick - yoo - LAY - tuh ) " think " reticulated , net profit - like " and advert to the netted radiation diagram on the leaves .
Haworthia reticulatais autochthonous to the area between Worcester and Robertson in the Western Cape state ofSouth Africa .
Haworthia reticulatais a small succulent that shape rosettes of yellowish - green leave of absence that turn ruddy in direct Sunday . It freely produces offsets and , in its native habitat , usually grows in large clusters . The rosettes can reach up to 3.2 inches ( 8 cm ) in diam . The leave-taking are fleshy and tranquil , with a translucent part near the pourboire , a few longitudinal lines across the upper surface , and small tooth on the margins . They are suberect and can measure up to 2.4 inches ( 6 cm ) retentive and 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) widely .
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The flower are white to pinkish and borne in mere inflorescences that can grow up to 10 inches ( 25 atomic number 96 ) marvellous .
Haworthia reticulatais very similar toHaworthia herbacea , another species autochthonous to the Western Cape province , and it is difficult to tell apart between the two .
Light : direct the potted works in a bright region with some protection from the hottest ray of the 24-hour interval . blanched , yellow , or red - tinged leaves unremarkably point that yourH. reticulatareceives too much sunlight . abstruse ghost run to weaken the plant over a elongated period . If your plant has pass the wintertime indoors , gradually move it outdoors into the undimmed sunshine to prevent erythema solare .
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dirt : Like allHaworthias , this plant does not like its roots to rest wet for prolong periods , so the dirt should be well - drained . you could use a commercial potting mix for succulents ormake your own .
Hardiness : This succulent likes affectionate temperature in the summer but cool in the wintertime . However , it does not care being too insensate . H. reticulatacan withstand temperature as low as30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
tearing : In spring and fall , when growth is most fighting , water H. reticulata thoroughly , then wait until the top of the soil dries out before watering again . Water your flora less during the winter when its increment slows down importantly . When this plant is mostly dormant during the hottest summer month , water it just enough to keep the leaves from shriveling .
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inseminate : H. reticulatadoes not ask much plant food . However , for optimum growth , fertilizing is a full idea . Feedonly with a diluted fertilizer and only during the active growing season .
Repotting : This slowly - growing succulent can stick in the same pot for geezerhood . To keep your plant respectable and happy , repotH. reticulatainto fresh soil every two to three years in bounce or fall . Repotting time is also the time to take offset for propagation .
generation : vegetive propagation , especially by offsets , is the speedy and most coarse method acting of propagatingH. reticulata . However , this plant life can also be propagated by leaf and seeds . slay the offsets when they have embark on developing roots . Sow seed in spring or fall in a well - drain soil mix .
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H. reticulatais considered non - toxic to humans and animals .
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