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Haworthia ‘Kikuhigasa’ 6.5cm

Name: Haworthia ‘Kikuhigasa’ 6.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Haworkikuhig6.5cm
Price: 5.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Succulent · Asphodelaceae · Japanese horticultural selection

Haworthia‘Kikuhigasa’

A minimalist jewel of the drylands 💎

Family: Asphodelaceae · Pot diameter: 6.5 cm

Asphodelaceae
Horticultural cultivar
Geometric small rosette
Bright filtered light
Japanese collector line

Haworthia ‘Kikuhigasa’ is a small Haworthia that behaves like a jewel: its rosette arranges fleshy leaves in an exceptionally clean geometric rhythm, with fine lines and surface detail revealed through close observation. A low profile, controlled green colour and slow growth suit minimalist ceramic, bright desks and curated collections where every plant earns its place. It does not impress through volume but through precision, symmetry and the feeling of a miniature living construction.

Its collector value is linked to the Japanese Haworthia tradition, in which distinctive forms are selected and maintained for shape and pattern. Because no reliable public documentation identifies a specific breeder or complete parentage for ‘Kikuhigasa’, that gap is stated clearly rather than replaced with an invented story. What is certain is that this is a cultivated selection rather than a wild species—an elegant purchase for enthusiasts who value accuracy as much as appearance.

What makes it special

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

Small precise symmetry

The rosette maintains a clean arrangement and offers architectural presence within minimal space.

Detail for close viewing

Lines, windows and raised features become more interesting under lateral natural light.

A collector cultivar identity

The name ‘Kikuhigasa’ belongs to horticultural tradition and must be preserved through clonal propagation.

Why you will love it: it is a genuinely curated miniature: Japanese collector aesthetics, slow development and detail that never becomes tiring.

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

In your space

Where it looks its best

Display it alone in low matte ceramic near a bright east-facing window or set back from stronger glazing. Top-down viewing and side light reveal the geometry. Avoid deep dark shelving and positions receiving scorching direct 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 cooperi — rounder translucent tips for a themed collection.
Gasteria ‘Little Warty’ — rough white texture for contrast without incompatible care.
Adromischus cristatus — ruffled tips against the precise rosette.

Care at a glance

Light

Very bright indirect light with a little gentle morning sun after acclimation.

Water

Water after the root zone dries well, with full drainage and no water left in the crown.

Climate

Moderate temperatures, good airflow and protection from frost or extreme heat.

Pets & children

Not intended for consumption and cultivar-specific toxicity data are insufficient. 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

Strong filtered light keeps the rosette low, dense and clearly patterned. Introduce gentle sun slowly because protected cultivated forms can mark quickly under abrupt heat exposure.

Watering correctly

Wait until the mix is dry throughout and the pot feels light. Then soak the root zone and let excess escape without repeatedly wetting the crown. Extend the dry interval during inactivity.

Air and humidity

Air circulation after watering protects fleshy roots and the low base. It does not need misting or an enclosed humid display.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Like many Haworthia, it may slow in intense summer heat and become active in milder periods. Read new central leaves rather than calendar formulas.

Substrate

Use an open Haworthia mix with a substantial mineral fraction suited to fleshy roots. The pot must have a drainage hole and should not be oversized.

Feeding, repotting and handling

Use minimal diluted nutrition only while new leaves open. With fresh Sybasoil, wait about two months before Cactus & Succulent Focus.

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

‘Kikuhigasa’ is a cultivar

The name in single quotation marks indicates a cultivar, not a botanical species or natural range. Its RHS name record appears without a fully resolved taxonomic status.

Japanese horticultural origin

Specialist nursery sources consistently circulate it as a Japanese Haworthia selection. This documents a horticultural tradition rather than a wild geographic origin.

Undocumented breeder and parentage

No reliable public primary source has been located naming a breeder, introduction year or complete parentage. These details are therefore stated as undocumented rather than assigning it arbitrarily to a wild species.

From natural habitat to care: Because ‘Kikuhigasa’ has no wild habitat of its own, care follows the morphology and rhythm of related Haworthia: protected but very bright conditions, cool moving air and fleshy roots watered only after drying well.

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

Cultivar means a maintained selection

The name remains correct only when the plant is propagated vegetatively and retains diagnostic traits.

Leaf detail responds to light

Lines, colour and compact form are expressed differently according to light, temperature and turgor.

Fleshy roots are active organs

They store water and support seasonal survival but rot when the mix remains oxygen-poor for too long.

Uncertainty is scientific information

Stating clearly that breeder and parents are unverified is more accurate than an appealing but undocumented story.

Frequently asked questions

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

01How much direct sun can it take?

Strong filtered light keeps the rosette low, dense and clearly patterned. Introduce gentle sun slowly because protected cultivated forms can mark quickly under abrupt heat exposure.

02When exactly should it be watered?

Wait until the mix is dry throughout and the pot feels light. Then soak the root zone and let excess escape without repeatedly wetting the crown. Extend the dry interval during inactivity.

03Is it a wild Japanese species?

No. It is a cultivated selection associated with Japanese horticulture. There is no wild population of ‘Kikuhigasa’ in Japan.

04Do we know its parents?

No reliable public documentation of complete parentage has been located. The correct approach is to retain the cultivar name without inventing a species identity.

05What substrate and feeding does it need?

Use an open Haworthia mix with a substantial mineral fraction suited to fleshy roots. The pot must have a drainage hole and should not be oversized. Use minimal diluted nutrition only while new leaves open. With fresh Sybasoil, wait about two months before Cactus & Succulent Focus.

06Is it safe around pets and children?

Not intended for consumption and cultivar-specific toxicity data are insufficient. Keep it away from chewing.

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Haworthia ‘Kikuhigasa’ 6.5cm

Haworthia ‘Kikuhigasa’ 6.5cm

Haworthia‘Kikuhigasa’

What makes it special

Small precise symmetry

Detail for close viewing

A collector cultivar identity

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

‘Kikuhigasa’ is a cultivar

Japanese horticultural origin

Undocumented breeder and parentage

Cultivar means a maintained selection

Leaf detail responds to light

Fleshy roots are active organs

Uncertainty is scientific information

Frequently asked questions

Haworthia ‘Kikuhigasa’ 6.5cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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