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Haworthia limifolia - Πρόταση διακόσμησης

Haworthiopsis limifolia 5.5cm

Name: Haworthiopsis limifolia 5.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Haworthlim5.5cm4
Price: 2.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

€3,00

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Succulent · Asphodelaceae · Ridged spiral rosette

Haworthiopsis limifolia

Architectural symmetry on a miniature scale 🌱

Family: Asphodelaceae · Pot diameter: 5.5 cm

Asphodelaceae
Raised transverse ridges
Spiral geometry
Slow compact growth
South-eastern Africa

Haworthiopsis limifolia resembles a miniature botanical sculpture carved one line at a time. Dark triangular leaves are arranged in an exceptionally crisp spiral, and every surface is crossed by raised transverse ridges that recall finely worked stone or ceramic.

Its symmetry is strong enough to stand alone, while the compact scale rewards very close viewing. The precision of its raised form separates it sharply from smooth-leaved haworthias and makes it especially desirable in collections built around texture, spiral movement and fine detail.

What makes it stand out

Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.

Ridges like worked ceramic

Transverse ridges wrap around the leaves and create a strongly tactile surface.

Spiral precision

Every new leaf continues the geometric rotation of the compact rosette.

Natural design without excess

Dark green, a low silhouette and disciplined texture create a calm collector presence.

Why you’ll love it: it delivers genuine architectural detail in very little space and proves that a natural species can look more designed than an artificial selection.

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

In your space

Where it looks its best

Place it in a low pot with a simple matt finish and fine neutral gravel. Viewing from slightly above reveals the spiral, while side light casts small shadows between the ridges.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

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

Haworthia retusa — smooth crystalline windows against the rough surface.
Gasteria ‘Little Warty’ — broader leaves with a different raised pattern.
Peperomia ferreyrae — upright glossy leaves that lighten the low rosette.

Care at a glance

Light

Bright indirect light or gentle morning sun, away from harsh midday exposure.

Watering

Water after the mix has dried well, with complete drainage and a dry crown.

Protected brightness

Mild warmth, steady airflow and protection from frost or damp cold.

Pets & children

No strong species-specific toxicology record is available; discourage chewing and mind the firm edges.

For this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

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

Light and position

Provide abundant diffused light with a little gentle sun. In a very dark position the spiral opens and new leaves elongate, while harsh midday exposure may dull the epidermis.

Correct watering

Wait until almost the entire mix is dry and water at the base. Let drainage finish and leave no moisture in the crown or between the ridges.

Airflow and humidity

It needs air movement around the neck and lower leaves. Avoid misting, enclosed terrariums and places where the base remains continually cool and damp.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

It is often most active in mild spring and autumn conditions and may slow in extreme summer heat. Reduce water accordingly during either pause.

Substrate

Use a very porous succulent mix with a stable mineral fraction. Do not bury the low rosette, and ensure the pot has a free water outlet.

Feeding, repotting and handling

After repotting into fresh Sybasoil, rely on its existing nutrition. Later apply diluted Cactus & Succulent Focus only when new central growth is visible.

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

Current name: Haworthiopsis

Kew accepts Haworthiopsis limifolia (Marloth) G.D.Rowley. The older Haworthia limifolia Marloth is its homotypic synonym and remains widely used in horticulture.

From Mozambique to Mpumalanga

The species ranges from southern Mozambique to southern Mpumalanga and includes Eswatini, KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa’s northern provinces.

Marloth is not a cultivar

In botanical authorship “Marloth” is the surname of the botanist who published the species, not a cultivar name. There is no documented cultivar ‘Marloth’ that should be added in quotes.

From natural habitat to care: Its range across subtropical rocky sites in south-eastern Africa explains the firm epidermis, raised bands and measured rhythm. In a pot it needs protected brightness, a porous root zone and a distinct drying interval.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Limifolia means file-like leaf

The name refers to the strongly ridged surface, as though each leaf had been worked with a file.

Ridges wrap around the leaf

Raised transverse bands continue across both surfaces, forming near-circumferential rings.

The taxonomic transfer came in 2013

The combination in the genus Haworthiopsis was published by G.D. Rowley in 2013.

Accepted geographic varieties exist

Kew recognises several infraspecific taxa, but without a clear label none should be assigned arbitrarily to a trade plant.

Frequently asked questions

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

01Why is it also called Haworthia limifolia?

That is the older homotypic synonym. Kew currently accepts Haworthiopsis limifolia.

02Is “Marloth” a variety?

No. It is the botanical author of the older name and should not be styled as a quoted cultivar.

03When does it need watering?

When the mix has dried deeply and the pot feels noticeably light.

04Why is it losing its compact spiral?

Usually because of low brightness or overly rich feeding. Improve the position gradually.

05Can it produce side rosettes?

Yes, mature plants may produce offsets and form a small clump.

06Does it need direct sun?

Not harsh midday sun. Bright indirect light with some gentle morning sun is enough for crisp form.

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Haworthiopsis limifolia 5.5cm

Haworthiopsis limifolia 5.5cm

Haworthiopsis limifolia

What makes it stand out

Ridges like worked ceramic

Spiral precision

Natural design without excess

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Protected brightness

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

Current name: Haworthiopsis

From Mozambique to Mpumalanga

Marloth is not a cultivar

Limifolia means file-like leaf

Ridges wrap around the leaf

The taxonomic transfer came in 2013

Accepted geographic varieties exist

Frequently asked questions

Haworthiopsis limifolia 5.5cm — Care & Tips

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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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