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Haworthia 'Big Band'

haworthia 'Big Band'

A clump-forming, evergreen succulent, to 15cm high, comprising narrowly-triangular dark green leaves with wide, raised white bands. Slender stems of tubular to bell-shaped, white flowers may be borne in summer

Synonyms
Haworthia 'Big Band'

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Variegated White
Summer White Green Variegated White
Autumn Green Variegated White
Winter Green Variegated White
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

North–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Asphodelaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Haworthiopsis are stemless succulent perennials forming rosettes of thick-skinned, fleshy leaves often with raised white tubercles, and with upright racemes of tubular, two-lipped flowers

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist at other times. Apply a dilute, low nitrogen fertiliser fortnightly during late spring and summer. Stand outside in summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

Propagation

Propagate from offsets

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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