This genus of clumping dwarf perennial succulents form stemmed or stemless rosettes of linear to triangular shape fleshy leaves. These leaves are marked with dots or translucent streaks (tubercles). The small tubular white flowers appear in summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Haworthia species are naturally found in South Africa growing in semi arid regions in well drained moderately fertile moist sandy-stony soils. They prefers an open sunny position and need protection from wet winters and are drought tolerant but frost tender.

These tough succulent plants are grown for their foliage and clumping habit. They are planted in rockeries or succulent and arid gardens. They are also used as a glasshouse specimen in cold regions or commonly as a potted house-plant. They establish in 2-3 years from division and require little maintenance. ID 676

Haworthia (hay-WERTH-ee-a) species

Xanthorrhoeaceae (zan-thor-RHO-AY-see-ee)
subsp. Asphodeloideae