General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 2-8 inches
Plant Spread: 2-6 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Uses: Suitable for miniature gardens
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Pearl Plant
  • Miniature Aloe
  • Vratjiesaalwyn
  • Seepaalwyn
  • Haworthia
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Tulista pumila
  • Synonym: Haworthia pumila
Also sold as:
  • Zebra Plant

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Date: 2021-12-01
Haworthia pumila (a.k.a. Haworthia margaritifera)
Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 2018-06-03
Location: Nationale Plantentuin Meise (Brussels)
Location: NYBG 
Date: June 14 22
Uploaded by robertduval14

Date: 2020-01-24
cv 'pumila'
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