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Haworthia attenuata var. radula
Ideally, place in partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter.
It can tolerate temperatures as low as -1.1 °C for short periods. However, the plant is not frost-resistant.
The epithet radula means "scraper" and probably refers to the rougher surface and shape of the leaves of this Haworthia.
Haworthia attenuata var. radula is a small and very hardy Haworthia also known under the scientific name Haworthiopsis attenuata var. radula. It can also be found under the synonyms Aloe radula, Apicra radula, or Haworthia radula. It is sometimes nicknamed Hankey Dwarf Aloe – Hankey’s dwarf aloe. The epithet radula means “scraper” and likely refers to the rougher leaf surface.
The plant forms rosettes of green to brownish leaves that are densely covered with white raised tubercles on both sides. The leaves grow upright and can reach up to about 8 cm in length and around 2 cm in width. The rosettes may grow to roughly 15 cm in both height and diameter, and over time the plant slowly forms a clump through side offsets.
The flowers are white with reddish-brown veins and appear on slender flower stalks that can reach up to around 30 cm in length. They usually develop from spring through autumn.
Haworthia attenuata var. radula is an easy plant suitable even for beginners and adapts well to normal indoor conditions. Fertilising is generally not necessary. We also offer a variegated form, allowing you to choose a variant with different leaf colouring and pattern.