Haworthia cymbiformis ‘Agavoides’ — Flat-Leaf Boat Haworthia

🌱 Morphology
A small cultivar of this succulent that forms broad, flattened rosettes, with fleshy leaves that are much wider than those of the typical form of Haworthia cymbiformis. The leaves are bright green, triangular or oval, with rounded, slightly translucent tips. Rather than the pronounced concave curve reminiscent of a boat’s hull, they have flatter, more spread-out surfaces, with a silhouette that evokes a small agave. It grows relatively slowly and may produce basal offsets, though it tends to multiply less profusely than other forms of the species.

🌍 Origin, habitat, and family
It belongs to the Haworthia cymbiformis complex, which is native to the Eastern Cape, South Africa. In the wild, this species typically grows on rocky walls, in crevices, and on cliffs beside rivers and streams, often sheltered by scrub. Its roots occupy small fissures where little soil accumulates and water drains quickly. The name Agavoides was historically described as Haworthia planifolia f. agavoides; it should not be interpreted as a separate species.

Family Asphodelaceae · Tribe Alooideae · Genus Haworthia.

❄️ Temperature — USDA 10a
It tolerates minimum temperatures close to −1 °C for short periods, provided the substrate is dry. Protect it from prolonged frost and damp cold.

☀️ Lighting
It prefers abundant filtered light or partial shade, avoiding intense sun during the middle of the day. An indicative PAR DLI of 8–15 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ encourages compact growth and preserves the bright green color of the leaves.

💧 Growth cycle and watering
Opportunistic. It may grow when moderate temperatures, suitable lighting, and available moisture coincide. Water thoroughly and let the substrate dry before watering again. During extreme heat or cold, reduce watering and avoid waterlogging.

🌸 Flowering
It produces a slender, elongated inflorescence with small white flowers marked with greenish or brownish lines. Its main ornamental appeal lies in its broad rosettes and the flat arrangement of its leaves.

🌿 Nutrition
During active growth, we recommend Desert CHOICE® Aloes, Haworthias & Co., which is high in potassium and bioavailable calcium. Apply with watering, reducing or suspending fertilization during periods of dormancy or inactivity.

9 × 9 cm pot

This is a one-of-a-kind xerophytic plant, grown in Madrid in a technological square pot with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.

* Since 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 it’s a living thing! Each plant at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.