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Haworthia emelyae var. comptoniana 5.5cm

Name: Haworthia emelyae var. comptoniana 5.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Haworthcompton5.5cm
Price: 3.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€3,90

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Succulent · Asphodelaceae · Translucent reticulate windows

Haworthiaemelyae var. comptoniana

Low in height, high in detail 🪟

Family: Asphodelaceae · Pot diameter: 5.5 cm

Asphodelaceae
Partly subterranean rosette
Reticulate windows
Bright protected light
Collectable South African variety

Haworthia emelyae var. comptoniana looks as though it were carved from translucent stone: thick triangular leaves form a low rosette and their flat tips open into bright windows crossed by fine reticulate patterning. Lines shift from green to brown with the light and every leaf resembles a miniature landscape, making the plant ideal for close observation.

In nature much of the rosette is protected within the ground while only the windows expose light to internal tissues; in a pot, that adaptation becomes one of the most refined visual features among succulents. Comptoniana is slow, understated and genuinely collectable: it does not impress through size, but through a pattern revealed only when you lean in to look.

What makes it special

Three details that turn its botanical identity into genuine presence for a collection and interior or outdoor setting.

Windows that transmit light

Translucent tips allow light to reach deeper into the leaf while most tissue remains protected.

A network on every leaf

Fine lines and islands form a pattern that differs subtly between rosettes and matures over time.

An almost flat rosette

The low arrangement holds the surface close to the ground and turns the windows into one mosaic.

Why you will love it: A small collector object for anyone who wants to study light, texture and pattern—not simply another green plant.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Place it in a low dark or natural pot at eye level, near a bright east-facing window or set back from south-facing glass. Side light makes the windows glow without exposing the rosette to scorching midday sun.

Plant pairings

Plants that bring out its character

Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for every plant.

Haworthia truncata — cut-off tips in two ranks, showing another version of the same light mechanism.
Haworthia retusa — a more open green rosette with larger windows and a compatible seasonal rhythm.
Gasteria batesiana — rough dark leaves without windows for texture contrast in protected bright light.

Care at a glance

Light

Strong filtered light with some gentle morning sun; protect from hot midday exposure.

Water

Water after the mix dries well, with particular restraint during summer slowdown.

Climate

Prefers mild seasons, cool nights and airflow; protect from frost and enclosed summer heat.

Pets & children

Not a food plant; leaves have firm edges, so keep it away from chewing.

Selected for this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable nutritionCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and nutrition in detail

Light and position

Provide bright filtered or morning light. Excess darkness opens and lifts the rosette, while hot sun bleaches or scars the windows.

Watering correctly

Water once the mix has dried well and allow full drainage. Avoid water in the centre and reduce sharply when the plant pauses in summer heat.

Air and humidity

The low rosette needs air above the surface and around the neck. Do not place it in a closed terrarium or beneath deep decorative gravel.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

It usually grows more readily from autumn through spring and slows in strong summer heat. Read new leaves and roots rather than applying a winter-rest cactus pattern.

Substrate

Use an airy mineral-rich mix with slightly more even wetting capacity than for a desert cactus. The pot must always have a drainage hole.

Feeding, repotting and handling

Feed very lightly only in the cooler active seasons. With fresh Sybasoil, wait around two months before Cactus & Succulent Focus.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated origin

An accepted variety of H. emelyae

Haworthia comptoniana G.G.Sm. is treated as a synonym. The accepted identity is Haworthia emelyae var. comptoniana (G.G.Sm.) M.B.Bayer.

From species to botanical variety

The form was first described as a separate species. Bruce Bayer’s revision placed it as a geographically and morphologically distinct variety within variable H. emelyae.

Willowmore area, South Africa

Var. comptoniana is endemic to a restricted area of the Cape region around Willowmore, on dry rocky ground where rosettes remain almost level with the soil.

From natural habitat to care: Around Willowmore, much of the rosette is protected within the ground while windows manage strong light and cooler seasons support active growth. In a pot, do not bury it deeper; provide filtered light, air around the neck and watering that follows cool-season growth and summer slowdown.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to understand the science behind the plant

Windows act as a light path

More translucent epidermis lets light pass to internal photosynthetic tissues.

The network is epidermal pattern

Lines and islands at the tip reflect differences in structure and pigment within surface tissues.

Partly subterranean life reduces exposure

A protected rosette loses less water and avoids part of the soil surface’s extreme heat.

The variety has a geographic basis

Var. comptoniana is not a cultivar but a botanical variety with wild populations and a defined range.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.

01How much direct sun can it take?

Provide bright filtered or morning light. Excess darkness opens and lifts the rosette, while hot sun bleaches or scars the windows.

02When exactly should it be watered?

Water once the mix has dried well and allow full drainage. Avoid water in the centre and reduce sharply when the plant pauses in summer heat.

03Why does it close or sink during heat?

Slight contraction can accompany summer slowdown and use of stored water. If the base is soft or the rosette detaches, check for rot.

04Is it a cultivar or a natural variety?

It is a natural botanical variety, Haworthia emelyae var. comptoniana, with a defined South African range. It is not a human-made cultivar.

05What substrate and feeding does it need?

Use an airy mineral-rich mix with slightly more even wetting capacity than for a desert cactus. The pot must always have a drainage hole. Feed very lightly only in the cooler active seasons. With fresh Sybasoil, wait around two months before Cactus & Succulent Focus.

06Is it safe around pets and children?

Not a food plant; leaves have firm edges, so keep it away from chewing.

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Haworthia emelyae var. comptoniana 5.5cm

Haworthia emelyae var. comptoniana 5.5cm

Haworthiaemelyae var. comptoniana

What makes it special

Windows that transmit light

A network on every leaf

An almost flat rosette

Where it looks its best

Plants that bring out its character

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Climate

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Watering correctly

Air and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

An accepted variety of H. emelyae

From species to botanical variety

Willowmore area, South Africa

Windows act as a light path

The network is epidermal pattern

Partly subterranean life reduces exposure

The variety has a geographic basis

Frequently asked questions

Haworthia emelyae var. comptoniana 5.5cm — Care & Tips

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