Haworthia arachnoidea, locally known as “papierrosie” (paper-rose) or “spinnekopnes” (spider-nest), is the type species of the genus Haworthia, in the family Asphodelaceae, in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Haworthia arachnoidea
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Haworthia arachnoidea, locally known as “papierrosie” (paper-rose) or “spinnekopnes” (spider-nest), is the type species of the genus Haworthia, in the family Asphodelaceae, in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
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| Weight | 0.3 kg |
|---|---|
| pot size | 7.5cm |
Product Location
oudthoorn, South Africa-
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Cultivation:
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