🌱 Morphology
A highly appealing mutant horticultural selection for collectors. It forms compact rosettes of fleshy leaves in shades of green and brown that may take on reddish or dark tones depending on the lighting and growing conditions. The name ‘Watermelon Mutant’ refers to its distinctive appearance, but I have been unable to verify a formal description confirming that all plants sold under this name share exactly the same traits.

🌍 Origin, habitat and family
The reference species, Haworthia atrofusca  is native to the province of the Western Cape, South Africa, a region of rocky slopes and low-growing vegetation where plants grow sheltered among rocks and shrubs. The climate features seasonal rainfall and dry periods, so its roots need an airy substrate and watering tailored to its vegetative activity. The exact wild provenance of the ‘Watermelon Mutant’ selection has not been confirmed.

Family Asphodelaceae, tribe Alooideae, genus Haworthia.

❄️ Temperature — USDA 10a
It is recommended to grow it protected from frost, especially avoiding cold combined with moisture around the roots. As a precaution, it is best to keep it above -1 °C.

☀️ Lighting
Bright, filtered light or light partial shade. An approximate PAR DLI of 8–15 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ encourages compact growth; excessive sun exposure may cause burns and alter its coloration.

💧 Growth cycle and watering
Opportunistic. It may grow when moderate temperatures, good lighting and available moisture coincide. Water thoroughly and allow the substrate to dry before watering again. During intense heat or when activity decreases, water less frequently.

🌸 Flowering
It produces an elongated inflorescence with small whitish flowers, characteristic of the genus. Its ornamental appeal lies mainly in the shape and coloration of the rosette.

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

8x8 cm gourmet black pot

This is an inimitable xerophytic plant grown in Madrid in a technological square pot, with a substrate enriched with 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 it is a living thing! Each plant at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.