Haworthiopsis Attenuata

Previously known as Haworthia attenuata, this plant is now called Haworthiopsis attenuata. They generally resemble miniature aloes, except in their flowers. Attenuata differs from the similar Haworthia fasciata in that the inside of the leaves have bumps where as the Haworthia fasciata is completely smooth.They are popular garden and container plants. The plants can grow solitary or can be clump-forming. Their flowers are small, white and very similar between species. But their leaves show wide variations. 'Attenuata' is a spiky, slow-growing succulent with short leaves arranged in rosettes. The succulent leaves are tapered and have bands of white tubercles on them. The species offsets readily and in the wild it forms large clumps. Haworthiopsis attenuata prefers a soil with adequate drainage, such as that used with Cacti or Succulents which can include sand and grit. They enjoy good light but can tolerate some shade. Avoid too much direct sunlight as this can cause scorching on leaves. Soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings, and in winter can be watered less frequently.

Contributed by @gardentagssucculentexpert

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  Partial shade

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  Very little water

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  Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

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  Free draining