Haworthia fusca is found on a gentle sloping hill slightly to the east of Haworthia splendens. The plants in habitat are often exposed to the sun. The exposed plants give a wonderful display of different shades of red and purplish brown. I included quite a number of pics to illustrate this.
Morphologically the plants seem close to Haworthia retusa and H pygmaea. The shape and marking of the leaves, and the flowering time all correspond to the latter two species. The individuals with fat leaves look very similar to H retusa. H fusca is a robust grower under controlled conditions. Many plants turn a dark brownish green in cultivation.
Without a proper description of many Haworthias and their flowers, I shall for now at least accept different species/variety names for populations where the majority of plants are distinct,
even if it is on the basis of colour
Habitat.
Shaded plants are often green and resemble H retusa or H pygmaea.
All images are the property of Izimakana Industries.
Morphologically the plants seem close to Haworthia retusa and H pygmaea. The shape and marking of the leaves, and the flowering time all correspond to the latter two species. The individuals with fat leaves look very similar to H retusa. H fusca is a robust grower under controlled conditions. Many plants turn a dark brownish green in cultivation.
Without a proper description of many Haworthias and their flowers, I shall for now at least accept different species/variety names for populations where the majority of plants are distinct,
even if it is on the basis of colour
Habitat.
Shaded plants are often green and resemble H retusa or H pygmaea.
All images are the property of Izimakana Industries.
