Haworthia vlokiiis a small proliferousspeciesthat is easy to get and spread .
Haworthia vlokiiM.B.Bayer
family unit : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthia
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The specific name " vlokii(pronounced LOH - kee - eye ) " honorsJan H.J. Vlok(born 1957 ) , a South African plant scientist and plant collector .
Haworthia vlokiiis aboriginal toSouth Africa . It originate in rock cracks on sandstone incline in the Swartberg mountains in the Western Cape state .
Haworthia vlokiiis a lowly succulent with dense , stemlessrosettesof dark immature leaves with rows of opaque milky window pane towards the tips . The rosettes can hit up to 2 in ( 5 centimetre ) in diam and bring on runner freely , forming a denseclumpover sentence . The leave are fleshy , suberect to spreading , and have slenderly incurving tips that end with an awn . They have well - toothed margins andkeeland can measure up to 1.2 in ( 3 cm ) recollective and 0.3 column inch ( 0.8 cm ) wide .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
In the spring , Haworthia vlokiiproduce lily-white and dark-brown - pinkish flowers that can reach about 0.6 inches ( 1.5 centimetre ) in length . The flower appear sustain on slender , unbranched stalks that can grow up to 18 inches ( 45 cm ) long .
Light : localise the potted plant in a brilliant area with some protection from the hottest rays of the 24-hour interval . Deep shade tend to dampen the plant over time . If it has spent the winter indoors , gradually move it outdoors into the bright sunshine to preclude sunburn .
grunge : This plant does not care its source to rest wet for prolonged periods , so the filth should be well - drained . you may use commercial-grade land for succulent ormake your own potting premix .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Temperature : Haworthia vlokiilikes warmer temperatures in the summer but nerveless temperature in the winter . However , it does not wish being too cold . It grow skillful inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with intermediate minimal wintertime temperatures set out from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : H2O good in spring and fall , when growth is most fighting , andwait until the top of the soil dries out before tearing again . Water the plant less in winter , when its ontogenesis slow down significantly . During the summertime , when it is mostly abeyant , piddle it just enough to keep the leaf from shriveling .
fecundate : Haworthia vlokiidoes not require much fertilizer . However , for optimal emergence , fertilizing is a good idea . Feedonly with a water - soluble plant food only during the develop time of year .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Repotting : This plant can stay in the same gage for years . To keep it healthy and well-chosen , repot it into fresh grunge every two to three twelvemonth in spring or fall .
Propagation : The most common method acting of propagatingHaworthia vlokiiis by offsets , but it can also be propagated by seeds . However , move out the set-back when they have start out explicate their own roots . Sow the seeds in bounce or fall in a well - drain soil mixture .
Learn more atHow to Grow and manage for Haworthia .
Haworthia vlokiiis considered non - toxic and safe around kids and pets .
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