🌵 Aloe haworthioides – Miniature Aloe with Soft Hairy Spines
🌟 Why You’ll Love Aloe haworthioides
🌿 Haworthia-Like Appearance: Though a true Aloe, its form mimics Haworthia, with compact rosettes of narrow, spiky leaves
🧶 Soft White Bristles: Leaves are covered in delicate, fuzzy spines, giving it a soft, hairy texture and unique visual appeal
🪴 Miniature & Clumping: Grows in tight clumps, perfect for small pots, succulent trays, or dish gardens
🌼 Occasional Orange Flowers: Produces small tubular orange blooms on slender stalks during the growing season
☀️ Sun-Responsive Texture: Color may deepen in brighter light, while still maintaining its soft spines
🌞 Hardy & Easy-Care: Thrives on minimal watering and high drainage, ideal for beginners and collectors alike
🌱 Care Tips for Aloe haworthioides
☀️ Light: Enjoys bright indirect light or partial sun
💧 Watering: Let soil dry out fully before watering; avoid soggy roots
🪴 Soil: Needs gritty, fast-draining cactus mix
🌡️ Temperature: Prefers 18–30°C; protect from frost
🌿 Growth: Slowly forms clumps; suitable for propagation via offsets
⚠️ Note: Despite its fuzzy look, avoid frequent handling to protect the leaf coating