Haworthia mucronata var. calitzdorpensis

H. mucronata var. calitzensis, Voelfontein, NEW PHOTO

Haworthia mucronata var. calitzensis (I.Breuer) Hayashi

calitzensis: growing near Calitzdorp

H. mucronata var. calitzensis (previously described as calitzdorpensis) is growing solitary, leaves color is pale yellowish-green, in strong light with a purplish tingle. Margins translucent and toothed, this are also the distinguishing features from typical H. mucronata.

Distribution map

H. mucronata var. calitzensis is growing on several localities N. and NE. Calitzdorp, very often grows together with H. blackburniae. It grows under the bushes on rocky slopes.
It is moderate difficult species, be cautious when wattering and also do not grow in direct sunlight. Propagation should be done by seeds.

H. mucronata var. calitzensis, Voelfontein, NEW PHOTO

H. mucronata var. calitzensis, Voelfontein, NEW PHOTO

H. mucronata var. calitzensis, Voelfontein, NEW PHOTO

H. mucronata var. calitzensis, Kruisrivier, NEW PHOTO

H. mucronata var. calitzensis, Kruisrivier, NEW PHOTO

H. mucronata var. calitzensis, Kruisrivier, NEW PHOTO

H. mucronata var. calitzensis, Kruisrivier, NEW PHOTO

Locality of H. mucronata var. calitzensis, Kruisrivier, NEW PHOTO

Known localities:

• NE. Calitzdorp (3321BD)
• Kruisriver (3321BD)
• Voelfontein, NE. Calitzdorp (3321BD)