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Haworthia cymbiformis var. obtusa
Ideally placed in partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter. Water ideally in small doses.
Can tolerate -1.1 °C in the short term. The plant is not hardy.
It catches the eye with its transparent leaf tips. The play of light in the leaves gives the plant an unusual impression and makes the whole plant shine.
Haworthia cymbiformis var. obtusa, a succulent plant with an attractive appearance and easy care. The epithet 'obtusa', derived from the Latin word 'obtusus', refers to the blunt tip of its leaves. The thick, fleshy and smooth leaves with transparent ends have distinctive dark green stripes. The leaves are usually boat-shaped and form rosettes. These grow to a diameter of 10 cm and form offsets from the base, forming large clumps.
Haworthia cymbiformis var. obtusa, a slow-growing small succulent, flowers from spring to summer. White to greenish-white flowers with pinkish-brown veins appear on slender inflorescences reaching up to 20 cm in height.
This unpretentious plant is ideal for growing indoors. It requires little light and can tolerate drought. It is advisable to limit watering in summer, as this is when it loses its root system and replaces it with a new one!
This Haworthia is an ideal choice for those looking for a beautiful and undemanding plant for indoors. Its hardiness and attractive appearance make it a great decoration and addition to your home.