This store requires javascript to be enabled for some features to work correctly.

HOME

PLANTS

Cacti&Succulents
Indoor Plants
- All Plants
- Philodendron
- Calathea
- Sansevieria
- Peperomia
- Hoya
- Ferns
- Carnivorous Plants
Outdoor Plants
- All
- Shrubs
- Acer®
- Alstroemeria®
- Hydrangeas®
- Tropical Plants
- Fruit Snacks®
- Grasses®
- Climbing Plants
- Conifers
New varieties
Roses
Baby Plants
Mystery Box®

PLANT FINDER

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

HYDROCULTURE

GARDENING

Pots and Planters

PLANT CARE

GIFT CARD

BLOG

Haworthia marumiana f. variegata 6.5cm

Name: Haworthia marumiana f. variegata 6.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Hawmarumvariegat6.5cm
Price: 5.4 EUR
Availability: InStock

€6,40

€5,40

Quantity

Variegated succulent · Asphodelaceae · Collectible miniature rosette

Haworthia marumiana f. variegata

Small, luminous and rarer than it first appears 🤍

Family: Asphodelaceae · Pot diameter: 6.5 cm

Asphodelaceae
Variegated rosette
Cream striping
Collector form
Slow growth

Haworthia marumiana f. variegata is a miniature collector rosette whose fine pointed leaves combine deep green, cream and almost-white bands. Irregular striping crosses every leaf differently, creating a luminous pattern that never repeats mechanically around the crown.

Dense symmetry and slow development give it the feeling of a precious miniature, while variegation makes the form appear bright even beside darker succulents. It is a genuinely distinctive choice for a collector or a refined gift, ideal where the subtle differences between individual leaves can be enjoyed at close range.

What makes it stand out

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

Unique cream variegation

Every leaf distributes green and pale bands in a different way.

Miniature symmetry

Numerous fine leaves organise into a dense rosette with a crisp centre.

Slow collector development

Gradual growth makes every fresh variegated rank especially rewarding.

Why you’ll love it: it is a genuine small jewel with a non-repeating pattern and understated rarity that rewards attentive viewing.

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

In your space

Where it looks its best

Present it near eye level in deep green, charcoal or white ceramic. A clean backdrop highlights the cream bands, while an uncluttered position lets the small rosette read as a precious individual specimen.

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 marumiana — the all-green form makes the collector difference clear.
Haworthia cooperi — translucent tips in calm green for textural contrast.
Gasteria bicolor — broader dark leaves with compatible filtered exposure.

Care at a glance

Light

Abundant filtered brightness without fierce direct sun on pale tissue.

Watering

Water after the mix is almost completely dry, with clean drainage.

Seasonal rhythm

Mild cool growing periods with protection from heatwaves or frost.

Pets & children

Not intended for ingestion; keep it away from chewing.

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 filtered brightness and only gentle morning sun after acclimation. White tissue contains less chlorophyll and marks more easily under intense exposure.

Correct watering

Water when the mix is almost completely dry and the pot feels lighter. Allow free drainage and keep moisture out of the crown.

Airflow and humidity

Gentle airflow around the low rosette limits trouble at the base. Avoid misting and remove only fully dry leaves with careful handling.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Development is most reliable in mild spring and autumn conditions and often slows in intense heat. Protect it from frost and match watering to its pace.

Substrate

Use a fine yet porous cactus-and-succulent mix in a small pot with an unobstructed drainage hole. Do not oversize the pot for its modest root system.

Feeding, repotting and handling

After adding new Sybasoil, wait about two months. Then offer very dilute Cactus & Succulent Focus only while fresh leaves are actively forming.

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

The species is accepted

Haworthia marumiana is an accepted Asphodelaceae species. “f. variegata” is used horticulturally for a variegated clone and is not a documented wild forma.

Native to the Cape Provinces

The green species is native to South Africa’s Cape Provinces, in dry rocky sites where it is often sheltered by stones or low vegetation.

Variegation of undocumented selection

The precise emergence of the variegated line in cultivation, its selector and date are not reliably documented. It is propagated vegetatively for a more stable pattern.

From natural habitat to care: The Cape Provinces provide dry rocky microsites with filtered exposure, seasonal moisture and air around the roots. The variegated form retains that basic adaptation, but pale tissue is more sensitive, making diffused brightness, a porous mix and mild temperatures especially important.

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

Variegation means less chlorophyll

Cream areas contain reduced or absent green photosynthetic tissue.

The pattern can shift

New crowns may be greener or whiter according to the arrangement of cell lines.

The small rosette limits exposure

Its low body fits into crevices and benefits from the shade of nearby rocks.

Fleshy leaves use CAM

Night-time carbon uptake reduces moisture loss during dry periods.

Frequently asked questions

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

01Is it naturally variegated?

The species is natural, but this variegation is maintained as a cultivated clone.

02Why are white areas browning?

They are more sensitive to fierce sun, dehydration and abrupt change. Choose a stable filtered position.

03When does it need watering?

When the mix is almost completely dry and the pot has become noticeably lighter.

04Does it grow slowly?

Yes. Its naturally small form and reduced photosynthetic tissue from variegation slow development.

05Can it make offsets?

Yes. With maturity it may produce lateral rosettes with different balances of green and cream.

06What does “f. variegata” mean?

It is a horticultural indication of variegation, not a reliably published botanical forma from the wild.

Cart (0)

Haworthia marumiana f. variegata 6.5cm

Haworthia marumiana f. variegata 6.5cm

Haworthia marumiana f. variegata

What makes it stand out

Unique cream variegation

Miniature symmetry

Slow collector development

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Seasonal rhythm

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

The species is accepted

Native to the Cape Provinces

Variegation of undocumented selection

Variegation means less chlorophyll

The pattern can shift

The small rosette limits exposure

Fleshy leaves use CAM

Frequently asked questions

Haworthia marumiana f. variegata 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.

Recently Viewed