This plant is native to a summer rainfall area – water sparingly in its dormant winter period1. Haworthia cymbiformis prefers a sunny to half-shady environment, in sandy-gritty soil that is dry or moderately moist1.
To propagate plants from seed, sow directly after the season’s last frost1.
Plants are propagated by dividing rhizomes. It can also be propagated from leaf cuttings—allow the cut surface to callous over before planting1.
Cathedral Window Haworthia is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.These estimates for how long Cathedral Window Haworthia takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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The genus was named after Adrian H. Haworth (1768–1833), an English botanist1.
More than 70 southern African species of succulent plants are included in the genus Haworthia.
Haworthia cymbiformis (Haw.) Duval var. cymbiformis
Misspellings: Harworthia cymbiformis
1 Haworthia cymbiformis on PlantzAfrica
2 worldofsucculents.com/haworthia-cymbiformis-cathedral-window-haworthia/