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Haworthia maughanii × truncata 8.5cm

Name: Haworthia maughanii × truncata 8.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Hawmaughantrunc8.5cmC2
Price: 5.0 EUR
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Succulent · Asphodelaceae · Collector windowed hybrid

Haworthia maughanii × truncata

Like translucent jelly blocks set into the soil 🧊

Family: Asphodelaceae · Pot diameter: 8.5 cm · Height: 8cm

Asphodelaceae
Flat truncated tips
Translucent leaf windows
Slow collector growth
Hybrid of two truncata forms

Haworthia maughanii × truncata resembles a miniature mineral sculpture: short fleshy leaves emerge almost vertically and finish in flat translucent surfaces, each marked by fine lines and an individual pattern. Its compact rosette combines the rounded strength of maughanii with the strict cut geometry of truncata, creating a form that rewards close observation.

This distinctive combination is unmistakably collectible, relying not on loud colour but on texture, translucency and architectural precision that becomes increasingly compelling with maturity. It has excellent presence for a collection shelf, bright desk or minimal display, and offers a refined choice for anyone seeking Haworthia beyond familiar striped rosettes.

What makes it stand out

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

Living leaf windows

Flat tips admit light to internal photosynthetic tissue and develop an individual pattern.

Geometry from two forms

The hybrid combines rounder upright leaves with the clean transverse cut associated with truncata.

Slow collector value

Modest annual change makes every new rank of leaves a meaningful stage in a considered collection.

Why you’ll love it: it delivers genuine collector detail in minimal space, with translucent windows that shift dramatically as the viewing angle changes.

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

In your space

Where it looks its best

Display it alone in a low matt pot of graphite, off-white ceramic or natural clay, keeping the view from above unobstructed. Fine pale gravel highlights the dark bodies and luminous windows without covering the crown.

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 truncata — a clear comparison with the strict flat form of one parent.
Haworthiopsis limifolia — a dark ridged rosette sharing gentle light.
Gasteria bicolor — spotted tongue-shaped leaves with a compatible slow rhythm.

Care at a glance

Light

Abundant diffused light and gentle morning sun; protect it from harsh midday exposure.

Watering

Water after the mix has dried through almost all its depth, keeping moisture out of the crown.

Leaf windows

Mild temperatures, clean airflow and wider watering intervals during intense heat or coolness.

Pets & children

No specific toxicity is documented, but it is not intended for ingestion and should stay out of reach.

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

Give it abundant diffused brightness near an east-facing or bright north-facing window. Gentle morning sun supports compact form, while harsh midday exposure may fade or mark the leaves.

Correct watering

Water when the mix has dried well through almost all its depth and the pot feels lighter. Allow complete drainage and keep moisture out of the centre of the rosette.

Airflow and humidity

It needs clean air movement without cold drafts and gains nothing from misting. Ventilation becomes especially important as rosettes thicken or offsets appear.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

It grows best in mild temperatures and slows during intense heat or winter coolness. Match watering frequency to actual growth rather than to the calendar.

Substrate

Use an aerated succulent mix with mineral components and a small proportion of fine organic material. Keep the rosette high, without burying the lower leaves.

Feeding, repotting and handling

After fresh Sybasoil, wait before adding nutrition. During active growth a mild diluted dose of Cactus & Succulent Focus, used as directed, is sufficient.

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

A cultivated Haworthia hybrid

The trade name denotes a cross between maughanii and truncata. No reliable published record of originator, year or particular parental clones has been located, so none is assigned without evidence.

Maughanii is now a variety of truncata

Kew accepts Haworthia truncata var. maughanii from the Ladismith district of the south-western Cape; the older H. maughanii remains a homotypic synonym.

A shared South African foundation

Haworthia truncata and var. maughanii are native to the south-western Cape of South Africa. Under current taxonomy, the trade hybrid combines two forms of the same accepted species.

From natural habitat to care: Wild forms of H. truncata grow low, often with much of each leaf protected within stony ground and only the windows exposed to light. This structure explains why the hybrid prefers bright but controlled exposure, an aerated mineral mix and a drying cycle without prolonged extreme heat in a pot.

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

Windows channel light inward

The translucent tip acts as an optical entrance to tissues held lower down and protected from exposure.

The cut tip is a morphological trait

The Latin truncata refers to the abruptly cut appearance of the leaves, not to injury or pruning.

Translucency shifts visually with hydration

Firmness and viewing angle alter how clearly the lines appear without changing genetic identity.

The hybrid formula is not a named cultivar

The formula describes parentage, but without a registered clone name natural variation may occur between batches.

Frequently asked questions

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

01Are these two different species?

The trade formula uses the familiar names maughanii and truncata. Kew currently accepts maughanii as a variety of Haworthia truncata.

02Why do the tips look cut off?

It is a natural feature of the truncata group. Leaves form a flat tip with a translucent window; they have not been cut.

03When does it need watering?

Water after the mix has dried well and the pot feels lighter, keeping the centre of the rosette dry.

04What light does it need?

It prefers bright indirect light and gentle morning sun; hot midday exposure may mark the leaves.

05What changes with the seasons?

It may slow during both heatwaves and winter coolness. Adjust moisture according to new growth.

06Is it safe around pets?

Strong hybrid-specific toxicity evidence is unavailable. Even so, discourage chewing or ingestion and seek veterinary advice if it occurs.

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Haworthia maughanii × truncata 8.5cm

Haworthia maughanii × truncata 8.5cm

Haworthia maughanii × truncata

What makes it stand out

Living leaf windows

Geometry from two forms

Slow collector value

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Leaf windows

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

A cultivated Haworthia hybrid

Maughanii is now a variety of truncata

A shared South African foundation

Windows channel light inward

The cut tip is a morphological trait

Translucency shifts visually with hydration

The hybrid formula is not a named cultivar

Frequently asked questions

Haworthia maughanii × truncata 8.5cm — 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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