This blog is dedicated to plants from desert regions around the world as well as plants that have adapted to withstand arid conditions, but do not occur in real deserts. Many of the plants are found in arid semi-desert regions. There will be a greater emphasis on succulent plants, but others will also be included. This blog deals with desert plants of the Americas, Africa, Arabia and others. We are situated in South Africa and South African plants are likely to feature more dominantly. The pictures taken are from our private botanical desert garden at Leopoort near Oudtshoorn, from plants in nature, as well as other collections.

Haworthia calcarea occurs in the De Hoop Nature Reserve in the Western Cape. The plants are found growing on low limestone outcroppings.

This small plant is a relatively fast grower in cultivation when compared to some other Haworthia. Haworthia calcarea readily proliferates from the base in cultivation and in nature.

The flowers are whitish and similar to other species of the genus.

Synonyms: Haworthia mirabilis var. calcarea (Sensu M.B. Bayer).
Haworthia rossouwii var. calcarea (Sensu M.B. Bayer).

Haworthia calcarea in De Hoop Nature Reserve.

Haworthia calcarea can form large clumps.

Haworthia calcarea , an exposed plant beaten by the sun.

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