Where it grows
Haworthiopsis koemaniorum is native to the Mpumalanga province of South Africa, specifically near to the town of Groblersdal.
Special features
Haworthiopsis koemaniorum has elongated triangular leaves, with large leaf windows covering the entire top portion of the leaves. The plant is quite rough to the touch, and ranges from dark green to maroon in colour depending on environmental conditions.
This species is the northernmost record of the Haworthia, Haworthiopsis and Tulista family of plants.
Care Guide
Haworthiopsis are shade loving succulents and need to be kept under at least 60% shade cloth. They require gritty soil mixes and will thrive in a mixture involving Ibaraki Akadama and Hyuga pumice. Water them well throughout the year, particularly in spring and autumn, but make sure the soil dries out somewhat between waterings. Do not water much in winter, only if the plant begins to dehydrate too much, as these plants do not occur in a winter rainfall area naturally.
Growing season
Autumn and spring.
Propagation
Offsets (rarely) and seed.