Haworthia pygmaea f. crystallin is a recognised forma of Haworthia pygmaea, a species native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. In its natural environment, it grows in shallow rocky soils and often remains partially buried, with only the translucent leaf tips exposed above the surface. This growth strategy helps protect the plant from harsh sunlight and reduces water loss in its semi-arid habitat.
The leaves are thick, triangular, and arranged in a compact rosette. In the crystallin form, the leaf surfaces have particularly clear and glassy windows, giving the plant its name. These transparent areas allow light to penetrate deeper into the leaf tissue for photosynthesis while minimising exposure of the whole plant to the elements.
During the warmer months, slender inflorescences arise bearing small, tubular, white flowers lightly marked with green or brown. Like other Haworthia, the floral display is modest, with the plant being more valued for its distinctive leaf structure and growth form than its flowers.
Care Tips:
Light: Enjoys bright but indirect light; tolerates some direct morning or late afternoon sun.
Water: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry thoroughly before reapplying; reduce significantly in winter.
Media: Needs a coarse, well-draining succulent mix with added mineral grit.
Temperature: Prefers 10–28 °C; protect from frost.
Fertiliser: Use a diluted cactus or succulent fertiliser during the active growing season.
Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years to refresh soil and accommodate slow but steady root growth.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
$20 fee applies to WA orders.
$10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
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