Haworthia truncata – One-Off Mature Specimen

Haworthia truncata is one of the most distinctive of the window-leaved Haworthias. Its thick leaves grow in opposing rows and finish abruptly in broad, flattened translucent windows, creating the appearance that each leaf has been neatly cut across the top.

This mature specimen has developed several densely packed fans with strongly marked leaf windows. It is an impressive, established collector’s plant offered as a one-off. You will receive the exact plant photographed.

Plant Supplied

You will receive the exact mature Haworthia truncata specimen shown in the photographs. It is supplied established in its nursery pot.

Care

• Light: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun. Protect the leaf windows from intense afternoon sun.
• Water: Water thoroughly and then allow the potting mix to dry substantially before watering again. Reduce watering during very hot or cold periods.
• Temperature: Protect from frost, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to hot direct sunlight.
• Potting Mix: Use a very free-draining, mineral-rich succulent mix containing grit, pumice or similar material.
• Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth with a diluted, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser.

Key Characteristics

• Botanical name: Haworthia truncata
• Common name: Horse’s Teeth
• Growth form: Mature plant with multiple densely packed fans
• Leaves: Thick, upright leaves arranged in opposing rows
• Windows: Broad, flattened translucent leaf tips with intricate markings
• Growth rate: Slow-growing and long-lived
• Collector appeal: An established architectural specimen with strong natural character

Important Notes

• You will receive the exact plant photographed.
• This is an older specimen and has natural corking, healed surface marks and minor cosmetic damage on several leaves.
• These marks are visible in the photographs and form part of the plant’s mature character.
• Leaf colour, window clarity and plant shape can change with light, hydration, temperature and seasonal growth.
• The moss and other natural surface growth visible in the pot may change during handling and transport.
• Decorative pots are not included.