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Haworthia Frosty Tips
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.
Haworthia is one of the few succulents that tolerates partial shade well—which is quite an exception in the succulent world.
Haworthia Frosty Tips is a cultivar of the genus Haworthia for which reliable information about its origin or exact hybrid background is not available. The name “Frosty Tips” refers to the appearance of the leaf tips, which look lighter and slightly frosted.
The plant forms low, ground-level rosettes with fleshy, shortened leaves arranged in a fan-shaped pattern. The leaves are green to light green, with darker markings and translucent areas in the upper part. The leaf tips are flatter and lighter in color, giving a frosted appearance. The plant produces offsets from the base and gradually forms small clumps.
The flowers of this form have not been specifically described, but a typical haworthia-type inflorescence on a slender flower stalk can be expected.
Haworthia Frosty Tips is an easy plant suitable for partial shade or bright, indirect light. It does not require fertilizing and grows well in small containers with well-draining soil. If you are looking for a Haworthia with an unusual leaf shape and distinctive translucent tips, this cultivar can be a good choice.