Cacti and succulents, Perennials Small, rosette-forming
succulents from South Africa. Many types produce offsets to form
dense, spreading colonies. Fleshy leaves may be slender and
rough textured or pillowlike and smooth; some have small white
bumps or ridges. Tiny flowers are held on long, whip-like stems
from spring to fall; these may be clipped off as they fade to
keep plants tidy. Haworthias are well suited to containers, and
their small size and tolerance of low humidity make them good
houseplants. In pots or in the ground, provide sandy, fast-
draining soil that is allowed to dry between waterings. Protect
from frost and hot sun. Acclimate nursery plants to the garden
gradually or leaves may sunburn. Numerousspecies and hybrids
make these variable plants popular with collectors.Haworthia
fasciata To 6 in. high. Rigid, dark green leaves up to 3 in.
long are slender and triangular; each leaf is smooth on the
inner surface and banded with raised white horizontal ridges on
the outside. Give just enough sun t