Haworthia transiens(Poelln . ) M.Hayashi
Haworthia cymbiformisf.multifolia , Haworthia cymbiformisvar.brevifolia , Haworthia cymbiformisvar.multifolia , Haworthia cymbiformisvar.transiens , Haworthia cymbiformisvar.translucens , Haworthia planifoliavar.transiens
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthia
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The specific name " transiens(pronounced TRANS - ee - ens ) " mean " traversing ; passing over " and believably refers to this species ' aboriginal habitat , which is commonly on the rocks near rivers or streams .
Haworthia transiensis aboriginal toSouth Africa(Eastern Cape and Western Cape ) .
Haworthia transiens , also sleep together asHaworthia cymbiformisvar.transiens , is a small , stemlesssucculentthat forms lonely to slowly proliferous rosettes of thick , fleshy , light green leaves that change state scarlet - brown in full sun . The rosettes can reach up to 2 inch ( 5 centimeter ) in diameter . The leaves are roundish , each with 8 to 10 longitudinal stripes , finely toothed margins , and a pointy semitransparent area near the tip . They can farm up to 1 inch ( 2.5 centimetre ) long .
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From mid - spring to other summertime , the white to pale pink bloom with brownish - green vein appear on supple stalks that can grow up to 8 inches ( 20 cm ) long .
Light : site the potted plant in a smart area with some aegis from the hot ray of the solar day . blank , yellow , or cerise - tint leaves usually indicate that yourH. transiensreceives too much sunlight . Deep shade tends to weaken the flora over a prolonged period . If your plant life has spend the wintertime indoors , gradually move it outdoors into the bright Lord’s Day to keep sunburn .
stain : Like allHaworthias , this plant does not care its roots to remain smashed for draw out stop , so the territory should be well - drained . you’re able to use a commercial-grade potting mix for succulent ormake your own .
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Hardiness : This succulent likes warmer temperatures in the summer but cool in the winter . However , it does not like being too inhuman . H. transienscan withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : In fountain and fall , when growth is most active , waterH. transiensthoroughly , then expect until the top of the soil dry out before tearing again . Water your plant life less during the wintertime , when its growth slack significantly . When this works is mostly dormant during the hottest summer months , irrigate it just enough to keep the leaves from shrivel .
fertilise : H. transiensdoes not want much fertilizer . However , for optimum growth , fertilizing is a good idea . Feedonly with a dilute plant food and only during the active growing season .
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Repotting : This slow - growing succulent can stay in the same lot for years . To keep your plant life level-headed and happy , repotH. transiensinto fresh soil every two to three years in spring or fall . Repotting clip is also the clip to take offsets for propagation .
extension : Vegetative multiplication , specially by outset , is the quickest and most coarse method of propagatingH. transiens . However , this plant can also be propagated by leaves and seeds . Remove the offsets when they have started developing their own roots . Sow seed in bound or fall in a well - draining soil mix .
see more atHow to Grow and Care for Haworthia .
H. transiensis considered non - toxic to man and animals .
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