🌱 Morphology
  A small, slow-growing succulent that forms stemless rosettes barely 3 cm in diameter and may produce offsets in moderation. Its 20–30 leaves are dark green, matte, fleshy, and narrow, with an ovate-lanceolate shape. They are arranged flat around the center and feature a characteristic longitudinal twist, giving the rosette a spiral appearance. The tips are flattened and rounded, while the margins may be slightly rough or show small teeth. Unlike Haworthias with transparent windows, it stands out for the texture and sculptural arrangement of its leaves.
🌍 Origin, habitat, and family
It is endemic to the province of Cape Western, South Africa. The original description was based on plants from the surroundings of Heidelberg, with specimens documented north of this town, in Blackdown. It inhabits areas of herbaceous coastal fynbos and renosterveld, where it can grow protected among low vegetation, moss, and lichens. It grows on stony ground and fast-draining soils in a region with a marked winter rainfall influence. the Red List of the National Institute of Biodiversity of South Africa (SANBI) classifies Haworthia floribunda as Vulnerable, due to its small size and the decline of its populations, affected, among other factors, by the transformation of its habitat and the removal of specimens for collecting.
Family Asphodelaceae · Tribe Alooideae · Genus Haworthia.
❄️ Temperature — USDA 10a
Prefers mild temperatures. It is recommended to keep it above -1 °C and protect it from frost, especially when the substrate is moist.
☀️ Lighting
Bright filtered light or bright partial shade. In its habitat, it usually benefits from the partial protection of vegetation. A guideline PAR DLI of 8–15 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ promotes compact growth, avoiding intense sun that can dehydrate or damage the leaves.
💧 Growth cycle and watering
Summer dormancy. Its activity increases when moderate temperatures, adequate light, and available moisture coincide. In cultivation, it usually grows better during the mild seasons and slows down in intense heat. It is recommended to water thoroughly and let the substrate dry before the next watering, reducing water input during heatwaves.
🌸 Flowering
Produces a simple inflorescence that can reach about 25 cm in height, with approximately 10–15 small greenish-white flowers. Only a few flowers open at the same time, so the flowering is discreet compared to the particular geometry of the rosette.
🌿 Nutrition
During the active growth period, Desert CHOICE® Aloes, Haworthias & Co. is recommended, with a high content of bioavailable potassium and calcium. It is applied with watering, reducing or suspending fertilization during periods of dormancy or inactivity.

Gourmet black 8x8 cm pot
This is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.

This is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.* Since this is an online purchase, the appearance of the sent specimen may vary slightly from the product image. The description in the photo specifies the measurements of the plant, but this can also vary slightly, because, it is a living being! Each of the plants at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.