Haworthia limifolia

File Plant, or Umathithibala to the Zulu. Endangered in the wild (S.Africa) on account of its 'muthi' (magic) uses esp. to ward off lightning, 500,000 plants p.a. being needed to satisfy demand. Likes shade. Indoors or rockery.

3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.

Swirling rosettes of shiny textured leaves.

File-like leaf surface, hence sometimes called Fairies' Washboard.

Haworthia limifolia

File Plant, or Umathithibala to the Zulu. Endangered in the wild (S.Africa) on account of its 'muthi' (magic) uses esp. to ward off lightning, 500,000 plants p.a. being needed to satisfy demand. Likes shade. Indoors or rockery.

3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.

Swirling rosettes of shiny textured leaves.

File-like leaf surface, hence sometimes called Fairies' Washboard.