Where it grows
The natural form of Haworthia truncata occurs in the semi-arid Little Karoo, between Oudtshoorn, De Rust and Calitzdorp in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Special features
Haworthia truncata also known as ‘perdetande’ or ‘horse’s teeth’, is the only Haworthia with a distichous leaf arrangement, which means it grows in two opposite vertical rows, giving it the distinctive look of ‘horse’s teeth’. The word ‘truncata‘ means ‘to end abruptly and square’.
These particular plants are all grown from seed or leaf propagations.
Care guide
Like most Haworthia, this plant likes a moderate climate and thrives in the spring and autumn months. A well drained, airy soil mix is ideal. Thoroughly water in the growing season making sure to dry the soil out in between waterings. Haworthia truncata is one of the few Haworthia that can be adjusted to stronger light, but for optimal growth dappled light is preferred.
Growing season
Autumn, winter and spring
Propagation
Leaves, roots, offsets and seeds.