Genus · Asphodelaceae
Haworthia
2 species tracked in Horta’s catalog, and the named cultivars growers keep. Walk down to a species for its full care record, or into a cultivar for its traits and provenance.
Species in this genus
The ones growers meet most — each links to its own page.
Haworthia cooperi
Bristle Haworthia
A small rosette-forming succulent from the dry Cape Provinces of South Africa, where it stores water in its plump, translucent-tipped leaves. Plant it in gritty, fast-draining mix and water deeply only when the soil has dried out completely, roughly every two to four weeks; in habitat it sits partly shaded under rocks and shrubs, so bright indirect light suits it better than harsh direct sun. It rots quickly if left sitting wet, so err toward under-watering.
Haworthia cymbiformis
Cathedral Window Haworthia
Haworthia cymbiformis is a small rosette-forming succulent from the Cape Provinces of South Africa, where it grows in gritty, fast-draining soil under the partial shade of rocks and other plants. Its fleshy leaves store water, so let the mix dry out completely and water only when the soil is dry well below the surface and the leaves begin to look slightly less plump. Give it bright indirect light rather than harsh direct sun, and plant it in a gritty, sharply draining mix to avoid rot.
About the genus
A genus-level overview — shared traits, history, the botany that ties these plants together — is on its way. For now, the species and cultivars above and below carry the genus.
Kept true by its growers
Haworthia keeps evolving — species move, cultivars appear, IDs get corrected. If you can place an unplaced plant or add a species we’re missing, the whole genus gets truer.
Overview derived from 2 tracked species · the contribute flow arrives with the next slice.