Haworthiopsis attenuatavar.radula(Jacq . ) G.D.Rowley

Hankey Dwarf Aloe

Aloe radula , Apicra radula , Catevala radula , Haworthia attenuatavar.radula , Haworthia pumilasubsp.radula , Haworthia radula

Haworthiopsis attenuata var. radula (Hankey Dwarf Aloe) aka Haworthia attenuata var. radula

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Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthiopsis

The varietal epithet " radula(pronounced RAD - yoo - luh ) " means " scraper " and probably refers to the shape of the parting .

Haworthiopsis attenuatavar.radulais native toSouth Africa , a small arena around Hankey in the Eastern Cape .

Haworthiopsis attenuata var. radula (Hankey Dwarf Aloe) aka Haworthia attenuata var. radula

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Haworthiopsis attenuatavar.radula , formerly know asHaworthia attenuatavar.radula , is a small succulent that organize rosette of green to brownish leave densely continue with white tubercles on both aerofoil . The rose window can reach up to 6 inches ( 15 cm ) in top and diameter and produce offset , slowly forming a glob with years . The leaves are erect and can value up to 3.2 inches ( 8 cm ) foresightful and 0.8 inches ( 2 curium ) widely . They are longer , more elongate , and have more and little tubercles thanHaworthiopsis attenuatavar.attenuata .

The white flower have reddish - dark-brown veins and usually appear from spring to fall on svelte stalks that can grow up to 12 inches ( 30 atomic number 96 ) long .

lightness : Although most species can tolerate full sun , these succulents expand in semi - shaded placement . However , brighter light condition are take to bring out the leaf coloration .

Haworthiopsis attenuata var. radula (Hankey Dwarf Aloe) aka Haworthia attenuata var. radula

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grease : Plant yourHaworthiopsisin commercial ground excogitate for succulent ormake your own well - drain potting mix .

Hardiness : Haworthiopsis attenuatavar.radulacan withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .

Watering : In spring and fall , when the increase is most active , waterHaworthiopsisthoroughly , then hold back until the top of the dirt dry out out before watering again . irrigate your works   less during the wintertime when their outgrowth slows down importantly . During the hot summertime month , whenHaworthiopsisare mostly dormant , irrigate them just enough to keep the leaves from wither .

Haworthiopsis attenuata var. radula (Hankey Dwarf Aloe) aka Haworthia attenuata var. radula

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Fertilizing : Haworthiopsisare slowly - growing succulents that do not necessitate much fertiliser . Therefore , provender   with a diluted fertilizer and only from bound to fall .

repot : When the works has outgrow its container , repot in the spring or other summer into a new , more or less larger pot with new soil .

Propagation : Haworthiopsisare mostly and easily grown from stem cuttings or by removing outset from the mother plant .

see more atHow to Grow and deal for Haworthiopsis .

Haworthiopsisspecies are generally non - toxic to humans and animals .

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