🌱 Morphology
 Compact succulent forming rosettes of fleshy, smooth leaves with a concave profile, resembling small boats. The leaves are usually green and have translucent areas at the tips, allowing the plant to capture light when part of it is sheltered between rocks or underground. The name ‘Kawai’ is retained as a selection or ecotype.

🌍 Origin, habitat and family
The species originates from the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, with populations found between Port Elizabeth —now Gqeberha—, East London, and inland areas near Adelaide and the Fish River. It grows in crevices in rocky outcrops and on slopes, where it finds protection from intense sunlight and benefits from rapid drainage. The region receives rainfall mainly in summer, although the pattern varies depending on the locality. When grown in cultivation, avoid waterlogging, especially when the plant becomes dormant and may renew its roots.

Family Asphodelaceae, tribe Alooideae, genus Haworthia.

❄️ Temperature — USDA 9b
Protect it from frost and keep the growing medium dry during cold spells. As a cautious guideline, it can tolerate brief drops to around −3 °C in dry conditions and when well acclimatised.

☀️ Lighting
Bright filtered light or bright partial shade, with some gentle sunlight to keep the rosette compact. A PAR DLI of around 8–15 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ is suitable. Strong sunlight can cause reddening or scorching.

💧 Growth cycle and watering
Opportunistic. Although it can grow during favourable periods, H. cymbiformis usually carries out most of its growth with moderate temperatures and available moisture. Water thoroughly and allow the growing medium to dry out completely before watering again. Water less frequently during intense heat; if the roots deteriorate due to excess moisture, reduce watering until the plant recovers.

🌸 Flowering
Produces slender, elongated flower stems with small, delicate-looking whitish flowers. Flowering usually occurs during the active growth period.

🌿 Nutrition
During the active growth period, use Desert CHOICE® Aloes, Haworthias & Co., which is high in potassium and bioavailable calcium. Apply with water, and reduce or stop fertilising during the summer dormancy period.

Gourmet black 8x8 cm pot

This is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with a growing medium enriched with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.

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