🌱 Morphology
 Forms compact, dense rosettes with numerous fleshy, narrow, upright leaves pointing upward. The margins bear long whitish teeth, while the central keel also features fine hairs or denticles that accentuate its rough appearance. The leaves end in a sharp point topped with a small apical hair. Its combination of ascending leaves, prominent teeth, and hairy texture is characteristic of the Haworthia blackbeardiana group and gives the plant the appearance of a delicate, spiny crown.

🌍 Origin, habitat, and family
The name Haworthia batteniae was published by C. L. Scott in 1979. It is taxonomically related to the Haworthia bolusii var. blackbeardiana group, native to the interior of the Eastern Cape province, South Africa. These haworthias grow in rocky terrain, among cracks and under the partial protection of other plants, where they are sheltered from the most intense sun. Rainfall patterns vary by location; fast drainage and alternating periods of moisture and dryness are essential to keeping their roots healthy.

Family Asphodelaceae, tribe Alooideae, genus Haworthia.

❄️ Temperature — USDA 10a
It should be protected from frost, especially if the substrate is damp. As a conservative cultivation guideline, it is recommended to keep it above -1 °C.

☀️ Lighting
It prefers abundant filtered light or bright partial shade. An approximate PAR DLI of 8–15 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ encourages compact growth and preserves the appearance of the leaves. Intense sun over prolonged periods can cause sunburn.

💧 Growth cycle and watering
Opportunistic. It may resume growth when moderate temperatures, suitable lighting, and water availability coincide. Water thoroughly and allow the substrate to dry before watering again. During extreme heat or when the plant reduces its activity, space out watering to prevent root damage.

🌸 Flowering
It produces an elongated inflorescence with small, whitish, tubular flowers featuring fine greenish lines, typical of the genus.

🌿 Nutrition
During the active growth period, Desert CHOICE® Aloes, Haworthias & Co. is recommended, with its high potassium content and bioavailable calcium. Apply with watering, reducing or suspending fertilization during dormant or inactive periods.

9x9 cm gourmet black pot

This is an unmistakable xerophytic plant grown in Madrid in a technologically advanced square pot, with substrate activated using mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.

* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the specimen sent may differ slightly from the product image. The photo description specifies the plant’s measurements, but these may also vary slightly because, after all, it’s a living thing! Each plant at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.