Haworthia 'Teru Tiger' | Tiger Haworthia
ā¬31,80
š± Morphology
No sufficiently reliable specialized description has been found to establish the distinctive characteristics of this cultivar. The name āTeru Tigerā could suggest striped foliage, but this is not evidence that it has such a pattern, nor does it allow its ancestry to be deduced. Its parentage has also not been confirmed.
š Origin, habitat and family
Horticultural cultivar of unverified genetic ancestry. The genus Haworthia comprises succulents native to southern Africa, adapted to filtered light conditions and periods of limited water availability.
Family Asphodelaceae Ā· Tribe Alooideae Ā· Genus Haworthia.
āļø Temperature ā USDA 10a
As a conservative cultivation guideline, it should be kept above 0°C and protected from frost, especially when the substrate is moist. Good ventilation helps prevent problems during cold periods.
āļø Lighting
Abundant indirect light or bright partial shade is recommended. Exposure to intense sun should be introduced gradually to prevent burning and dehydration. As an initial guideline, a PAR DLI of 8ā15 molĀ·mā»Ā²Ā·dayā»Ā¹ can be used, adjusting it to the specimen's acclimatization and response.
š§ Growth cycle and watering
Summer dormancy. During the cooler seasons, it is recommended to water thoroughly and allow the substrate to dry out before watering again. In summer, with high temperatures, it is advisable to reduce watering frequency and maintain excellent ventilation. In many haworthias, old roots can deteriorate during summer dormancy and renew when growth resumes in autumn. Gradually resume watering as the heat moderates and avoid waterlogging throughout the year.
šø Flowering
Produces an elongated inflorescence with small whitish tubular flowers, characteristic of the genus. A specific flowering period for āTeru Tigerā has not been confirmed.
šæ Nutrition
During active growth, Desert CHOICEĀ® Aloes, Haworthias & Co. is recommended, with NPK 3-2-8 and calcium and magnesium. Reduce or suspend fertilization during summer dormancy.
Gourmet black 10x10 cm pot
This is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.
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