🌱 Morphology
   A small succulent that forms compact rosettes, generally only a few centimeters in diameter, with fleshy, triangular leaves arranged in a spiral. They are dark green to gray-green, with rough surfaces and small whitish tubercles that create a reticulated pattern. The margins and keel have small teeth, while the tips taper to sharp points. With bright light and dry conditions, the rosette may take on reddish or brownish hues. It readily produces offsets and can form small clusters.

🌍 Origin, habitat, and family
It is native to the Little Karoo, in South Africa’s Western Cape Province, where it grows on rocky outcrops and stony slopes, partially sheltered by rocks and low vegetation. Populations of Haworthia marumiana are found in a region with irregular, seasonal rainfall and prolonged dry periods during summer. The plant is adapted to growing very close to the ground, where rocks moderate temperatures and reduce water loss. In cultivation, it benefits from a very well-draining substrate, filtered light, and watering adjusted to its actual growth activity.

Family Asphodelaceae, tribe Alooideae, genus Haworthia.

❄️ Temperature — USDA 10a
It is recommended to protect it from frost and keep the substrate dry during cold spells. As a conservative guideline, avoid temperatures below 0 °C.

☀️ Lighting
Bright, filtered light or light partial shade. An approximate PAR DLI of 8–15 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ encourages compact growth and good tubercle development. Intense sun can cause burns, especially during heat waves.

💧 Growth cycle and watering
Summer dormancy. It may grow when moderate temperatures, sufficient light, and available moisture coincide. Water thoroughly and allow the substrate to dry before watering again. During extreme heat or periods of reduced activity, space out waterings. Prolonged waterlogging can damage the roots.

🌸 Flowering
It produces a slender, elongated inflorescence with small, whitish, tubular flowers marked with greenish lines. The flowering is understated compared with the appeal of the rosette.

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

9x9 cm pot

This is a distinctive xerophytic plant grown in Madrid in a technological square pot, with a substrate enriched with mycorrhizal fungi.

* Since this is an online purchase, the appearance of the specimen you receive 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.