Haworthia groenewaldii (commonly known as "Spotty Haworthia") has round-shaped leaves, with some individuals displaying white spots and lines.
Its color is bluish, quite similar to H. mutica, and the leaves have a fine yet rough texture that gives off a shimmering effect under sunlight.
Unlike species that reproduce via offsets, H. groenewaldii grows in well-shaded areas under small shrubs and grasses. Its population density can sometimes be quite high, with plants of all ages growing tightly together.
It shares some characteristics with H. mutica, H. springbokvlakensis, or H. magnifica var..
This species blooms in summer, with flowers similar to those of H. magnifica and H. maraisii.
As Bruce Bayer mentioned, H. mutica typically flowers in spring.
The population closest to the true H. mutica is found in Dankbaar, where the plants are particularly fascinating, representing the typical form of H. mutica.
H. groenewaldii grows near Swellendam in the Buffeljagsrivier region. It is known from two areas, with the second population near Bontebok Park showing more variation than the "typical" H. groenewaldii.
In this new location, it grows alongside H. maraisii, H. floribunda, H. minima, and H. marginata. Natural hybrids with H. maraisii have also been found there.
Surprisingly, despite growing in previously explored areas, it remained hidden for so many years.
Cultivating H. groenewaldii is not difficult; it just needs to be grown in shaded conditions. Propagation should be done through seeds. It is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after species today.
Recently, it has been propagated through tissue culture, making it more accessible to growers in the near future.