Haworthia Limifolia Variegated is a perennial succulent plant. Its leaf rosettes are spiral-shaped, with wart-like dots arranged in a corrugated pattern. They are deep green with yellow-white stripes, making them ideal for pot decoration on balconies or tables. Haworthia Limifolia Variegated thrives in warm, dry, and sunny environments. It is relatively cold-resistant, tolerating semi-shade and drought but dislikes excessive water and intense sunlight. The optimal growth temperature is around 18°C, ensuring it stays above 5°C. Repotting should be done every two years, preferably in spring, using a mixture of leaf mold, peat soil, coarse sand, with a small amount of bone meal and dried cow dung. Watering should be done once or twice a week during spring and autumn, keeping the soil moist. Fertilize once a month during the growing season, avoiding excessive fertilization to prevent elongation. In intense sunlight, provide some shade to prevent leaf scorching while maintaining ventilation and slight dryness. During winter, water once a month, and when the air is dry, mist around the pot to increase humidity. Preventing and controlling leaf spot disease and scale insects is essential.
The lotus-shaped leaf rosettes of Haworthia Limifolia Variegated are about 10 cm in size, with around 20 leaves arranged in a direction resembling a pinwheel. The leaves are ovate-triangular, with acute apices, concave on the front and convex on the back, with a prominent keel. They are deep green, with numerous small depressions of the same color forming horizontal stripes on the back, resembling rows of glazed tiles. The flower stalk is about 35 cm tall, with white flowers and green veins.
Haworthia Limifolia Variegated has slightly lower resistance than normal ones, especially those with full variegation, which have almost no chlorophyll. They not only grow exceptionally slowly but also have a shorter lifespan due to impaired photosynthesis. Daily care should avoid exposure to intense sunlight, waterlogging, and frostbite. Variegated Haworthia Limifolia Variegated can still propagate using side shoots while retaining the characteristics of variegation.
Soil:
Succulent plants generally require well-draining and airy soil.
Watering:
During the growing season, keep the potting soil slightly moist, avoiding alternating wet and dry conditions. Fertilize once a month using specialized succulent fertilizer.
Light and Habit:
Haworthia Limifolia Variegated prefers warm, dry, and sunny environments, tolerating cold, drought, and partial shade while avoiding waterlogging and intense sunlight. Fertile, loose sandy loam soil is preferred.
Temperature:
The optimal temperature for Haworthia Limifolia Variegated during the growing season is between 18°C and 24°C, and in winter, it should not drop below 5°C.
Disease and Pest Control:
Haworthia Limifolia Variegated may occasionally suffer from leaf spot disease and root rot, which can be treated with specialized succulent fungicides. Pests such as mealybugs and scale insects can be controlled using specific insecticides for succulents.