Haworthia truncata ‘Lime Green’, commonly known as Lime Green Horse’s Teeth Haworthia or Lime Green Window Haworthia, is a distinctive small succulent prized for its unusual geometric leaves and luminous green coloring. Native forms of Haworthia truncata occur in South Africa’s Western Cape, where the plants grow partially buried in the soil with only the flattened, translucent leaf tips exposed. These remarkable “windows” allow light to reach the interior of the leaves while helping protect the plant from harsh conditions. ‘Lime Green’ is especially attractive for its fresh green coloration and compact, architectural appearance. Plants generally reach about 2–3 inches tall and 3–4 inches wide and may slowly form offsets with age. Slender flower stalks bearing small white flowers may appear on mature plants.
Haworthia truncata ‘Lime Green’ can be grown indoors or outdoors and prefers bright, indirect light or gentle morning sun. Indoors, place it near a bright window or under a grow light. Outdoors, protect it from intense afternoon sun, particularly in hot desert climates. Grow in a very well-draining cactus and succulent mix and water thoroughly only after the soil has dried. Avoid allowing the roots to remain continuously wet. Best suited to approximately USDA Zones 10–11 outdoors, this succulent should be protected from frost and prolonged temperatures below about 40°F. In colder climates, it is an excellent container plant that can be grown indoors or moved to a protected location during winter.
Specialty Status: High — A desirable collector Haworthia valued for its unusual truncated leaves, translucent windows, slow growth, compact size, and distinctive lime-green coloration.
Haworthia truncata ‘Lime Green’, commonly known as Lime Green Horse’s Teeth Haworthia or Lime Green Window Haworthia, is a distinctive small succulent prized for its unusual geometric leaves and luminous green coloring. Native forms of Haworthia truncata occur in South Africa’s Western Cape, where the plants grow partially buried in the soil with only the flattened, translucent leaf tips exposed. These remarkable “windows” allow light to reach the interior of the leaves while helping protect the plant from harsh conditions. ‘Lime Green’ is especially attractive for its fresh green coloration and compact, architectural appearance. Plants generally reach about 2–3 inches tall and 3–4 inches wide and may slowly form offsets with age. Slender flower stalks bearing small white flowers may appear on mature plants.
Haworthia truncata ‘Lime Green’ can be grown indoors or outdoors and prefers bright, indirect light or gentle morning sun. Indoors, place it near a bright window or under a grow light. Outdoors, protect it from intense afternoon sun, particularly in hot desert climates. Grow in a very well-draining cactus and succulent mix and water thoroughly only after the soil has dried. Avoid allowing the roots to remain continuously wet. Best suited to approximately USDA Zones 10–11 outdoors, this succulent should be protected from frost and prolonged temperatures below about 40°F. In colder climates, it is an excellent container plant that can be grown indoors or moved to a protected location during winter.
Specialty Status: High — A desirable collector Haworthia valued for its unusual truncated leaves, translucent windows, slow growth, compact size, and distinctive lime-green coloration.
