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 radula is only known from the area around Hankey in the Eastern Cape Province.

This species is very closely related to the similar Haworthia attenuata, but differs in that it has many small white tubercles on the leaves whereas Haworthia attenuata has fewer and larger tubercles.

Haworthia radula is an easy plant in cultivation and requires no special care except for good drainage of the soil.

The plants readily proliferate from the base and can form large clumps.

Synonym: Haworthia attenuata var. radula (Sensu M.B. Bayer)

Haworthia radula in habitat.

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