Haworthia retusavar.nigra(M.B.Bayer ) M.B.Bayer
Haworthia muticavar.nigra , Haworthia silviaevar.nigra
phratry : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthia
A clone from Heidelberg. In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Derivative of a photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The varietal name " nigra(pronounced NY - gruh ) " intend " shine black " and refers to the original description of this variety made from a very morose clon from Kransriviermond .
Haworthia retusavar.nigrais aboriginal toSouth Africa . It occurs around Heidelberg in the Western Cape province .
Haworthia retusavar.nigra , formerly known asHaworthia muticavar.nigra , is a small succulent that formsrosettesof fleshy , light green to very dingy green leaves with a triangular , semitransparent end arena marked with longitudinal dividing line . The rosettes are broadly speaking non - proliferousand can reach up to 3.2 inches ( 8 centimetre ) in diam .
A dark clone from Kransriviermond. Derivative of a photo by M. Bruce Bayer viaHaworthia Updates.
The white flowers have greenish - browned veins and appear compacted on simple , lissome chaff that can spring up up to 12 inch ( 30 centimetre ) long .
Light : Place the potted plant in a bright area with some protection from the hottest rays of the daylight . blanched , yellow , or red - tinged leaves usually indicate that yourH. retusavar.nigrareceives too much sunlight . Deep shade tends to weaken the plant over a lengthened period . If your flora has spent the winter indoors , step by step move it outdoors into the lustrous sun to prevent sunburn .
filth : Like allHaworthias , this plant does not care its roots to continue lactating for sustain periods , so the soil should be well - drained . Use a commercial-grade potting premix for succulents , ormake your own .
A clone from Heidelberg. In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Derivative of a photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Temperature : This succulent likes fond in the summertime but coolheaded temperatures in the winter . However , it does not like being too cold . H. retusavar.nigracan withstand temperature as low as 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° deoxycytidine monophosphate ) .
Watering : In spring and fall , when the emergence is most active , waterH. retusavar.nigrathoroughly , then wait until the top of the soil dries out before watering again . Water your plant life less during the wintertime when its growth slows down significantly . When this works is mostly sleeping during the hot summer month , water it just enough to keep the leafage from shriveling .
Fertilizing : H. retusavar.nigradoes not involve much fertilizer . However , for optimal ontogeny , fertilizing is a sound idea . Feedonly with a diluted plant food and only during the active growing time of year .
A clone from Diepkloof, southeast of Heidelberg. In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Derivative of a photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Repotting : This slow - growing succulent can stay in the same pot for years . To keep your plant healthy and well-chosen , repotH. retusavar.nigrainto fresh soil every two to three age in spring or autumn . Repotting time is also the time to take offsets for generation .
Propagation : Since it is a plant with a solitary growth riding habit , H. retusavar.nigracan be propagated only from seeds or leaves . Sow the seeds in spring or settle in a well - draining ground mix .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Haworthia .
H. retusavar.nigrais moot non - toxic to humans and animals .
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