Haworthia fasciata (haw-WORTH-ee-uh fass-ee-AY-tuh) now named Haworthiopsis fasciata is a succulent plant, native to South Africa shrub lands. Haworthia plants are often compared to Ox Tongue plants (Gasteria) and sometimes even confused
When someone mentions aloe, it’s not uncommon for the immediate image to be aloe vera. However, there are more than 550 different species of aloe out there, some of which
When someone mentions aloe, the first thing that comes to most peoples’ minds is aloe vera. This is a shame since there are actually over 550 species of aloe, including
Among houseplants, aloe vera is considered by many to be king. You can break off a leaf to treat minor burns or even use it in cooking. It also helps
The Aloe Blue Elf is a hybrid with compact growth habit. These plants can withstand heat, neglect, and drought with relative ease. It produces stems with oral orange, red flower stalks. This article shares tips on growing and care.
Aloe Vaombe (Malagasy Tree Aloe) is a considerably large and beautiful, exotic, unbranched evergreen succulent aloe. The leaves are fleshy, smooth, and dark green with white teeth-like thorns on their curved edges. This article shares growing and care information.
All the succulent Haworthia varieties are easy to grow, fun to collect, and make excellent additions to small space gardens. These small plants require less light than most succulents. Click on this article to learn about the many types of Haworthia.
Aloe vera is a common succulent plant you can easily grow as a houseplant. It can also grow outdoors in warm climates. The plant is said to have numerous healing
The Haworthia Obtusa is a small succulent Haworthia species originating from the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Like an aloe plant, the haworthia obtusa [ha-WORTH-ee-a ob-TOO-suh] belongs to the aloaceae
Haworthia Limifolia, (Fairies Washboard) are charming, compact succulent plants. These usual plants rarely exceed 4″ inches tall in a potted container, making it the perfect addition to a window sill
Aloe aristata [AL-oh a-ris-TAH-tuh], is a hardy succulent with distinct leaves. In English-speaking countries, these “aloe plants” go by the following common names: Lace Aloe Guinea-fowl Aloe Torch plant The
There are many types of Aloe plants in the world. The most popular Aloe, Aloe vera plant (AL-oh vair-uh), Aloe barbadensis comes from the Mediterranean area and the Arabian Peninsula.
Aloe humilis (AL-oh HEW-mil-is) is an evergreen, perennial succulent member of the Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee) family hailing from the Eastern and Western capes of South Africa. Its common names include: Spider
Aloe deltoideodonta (AL-oh del-toy-dee-oh-DON-tuh), named for the triangular teeth along its leaves. Deltoideodonta hails from south-central Madagascar. It is a perfect addition for aloe fans who want something on the
The Haworthia (ha-WORTH-ee-a) genus is a small collection of succulents from the Western Cape of South Africa. These, along with Aloes belong to the subfamily Asphodeloideae (ass-fo-del-oy-de-ay-ee), a member of
Haworthia reinwardtii [ha-WORTH-ee-a rine-WARD-tee-eye] is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa and makes a wonderful houseplant or addition to a succulent garden. The basal rosettes of the
Aloe Arborescens [aL-oh ar-bo-RES-senz], commonly known as the Candelabra plant. It is an evergreen perennial succulent from the Asphodelaceae family and Aloe genus. The name comes from the plants’ ability
Aloiampelos ciliaris [AL-oh-AM-pel-ohs] [sil-ee-AIR-iss] formerly classified as Aloe ciliaris, is a fast-growing succulent from the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Aloiampelos ciliaris is commonly called the common climbing aloe. It’s
The Aloe Variegata (Gonialoe variegata) plant is one of the most distinct and well-known of the aloe plants. It is part of the subfamily Asphodelaceae, which includes a wide range
Haworthia Cooperi plants [Ha-WORTH-ee-a, Koo-PER-ee] are a varied and diverse plant species from the Asphodelaceae family. These plants are widespread in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Many gardeners prefer succulent
Aloe Plicatilis (AL-oh Ply-KAY-til-iss) is a succulent shrub or small tree in the genus Kumara. This plant, also known as Kumara Plicatilis, belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. Recently, it has
Aloe Dorotheae (AL-oh, dor-uh-THEE-ay) is a succulent plant species from the Aloe plant genus in the family Asphodelaceae. It is named after Dr. Dorothea Christina van Huyssteen, the daughter of
Haworthia cymbiformis [ha-WORTH-ee-a, cymbiformis] is native to South Africa and belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. There are approximately seventy South African Haworthia species. The genus name honors English botanist Adrian
The small Haworthia Retusa [ha-WORTH-ee-a re-TOO-suh] is a popular succulent plant with a short rosette of thick, triangular leaves. It’s one of many flowering plants, like haworthia cuspidata and haworthia
Haworthia truncata (ha-WORTH-ee-a, trunk-AH-tuh) is a succulent plant species in the Haworthia genus and Asphodelaceae family. Learn more about the fascinating world of Haworthia Succulent Plant Care. This perennial is
Aloe ferox [AL-oh, FER-oks], also known as bitter aloe, is a tall, spiky species of aloe (xanthorrhoeaceae) from the family asphodelaceae (Aloe plants). Native to Southern Africa, aloe ferox is
Known as the soap aloe – Aloe Maculata [Al-oh, mak-yuh-LAH-tuh] is a clumping plant type evergreen aloe from the Asphodelaceae family that includes Haworthia and Gasteria plants. Native to South
Aloe Juvenna [AL-oh, joo-VEN-nuh], is an aloe species native to Kenya. Juvenna is known for its dense cluster of triangular leaves. Another is Aloe Nobilis. The leaves of this succulent plant
Aloe Barberae [AL-oh, BAR-ber-ay], is an aloe-like plant native to South Africa where it can reach up to 60′ feet tall. While it’s often called the Tree Aloe, it no
Aloe Brevifolia [Al-oh, brev-ee-FOH-lee-uh] is a flowering Aloe plant species of the family Asphodelaceae. An evergreen succulent perennial plant native to the Western Cape in South Africa. It is endangered
Aloe Nobilis [AL-oh, NO-bil-iss] is an evergreen perennial with succulent rosettes of triangular leaves and native to South Africa. It belongs to the Asphodelaceae family and the Aloe plant genus,
Aloe marlothii [AL-oh, mar-LOTH-ee-eye] is a large evergreen succulent plant type native to Botswana, Mozambique, Swaziland, the Republic of South Africa, and Zimbabwe. As with many other plants in the Aloe
Aloe striata Haw. [AL-oh, stree-AH-tuh] is a unique evergreen drought-tolerant succulent type of Aloe from the Asphodelaceae family. This frost-hardy, South African aloe species is widely found in the southern Cape Floristic Region
Aloe cameronii is a popular species of the genus Aloe (true Aloe or Aloe vera) and belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. This medium-sized medicinal plant is indigenous to Africa, specifically to
Aloe polyphylla [AL-oh, pol-ee-FIL-uh] is an evergreen succulent perennial plant type belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. This plant grows naturally in southern Africa in the Maluti mountains located in Lesotho,
Haworthia Attenuata [ha-WORTH-ee-a, at-ten-yoo-AY-tuh] refers to a small succulent plant belonging to the genus Haworthiopsis in the Asphodelaceae family. This species of evergreen plants are native to the Eastern Cape
Haworthia coarctata [ha-WORTH-ee-a] [koh-ARK-tay-tuh] is a flowering succulent native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It’s part of the Asphodelaceae family and the genus formerly known as “haworthia.”