Where it grows
Haworthiopsis limifolia is widespread throughout eastern South Africa, and also occurs in Mozambique and Swaziland. The variegated form is extremely rare and only really seen in nurseries or collections.
Special features
Haworthiopsis limifolia has a highly attractive star-shaped growth form, with plenty of raised ridges on its leaves. This specific plant, a cultivar called ‘Alfons’, has dark-green leaves mixed with large amounts of silver and white variegation. It offsets readily, but are slow growing.
Care guide
Haworthiopsis limifolia can handle quite a bit of light and will have great colouration if kept under 40-60% shade cloth. They are reasonably tolerant of a variety of soil mixes, but a gritty, airy medium is always preferred. Water throughout the year, but make sure that the soil does not stay wet for more than a handful of days.
Growing season
Autumn, winter and early spring.
Propagation
Offsets and leaves.