# Horse's Teeth Haworthia (Haworthia truncata)

> Native to the Little Karoo region of South Africa, this remarkable succulent is a subterranean cryptic species that grows almost completely subterranean in habitat. Its thick, fleshy leaves are arranged in two opposing rows (distichous) and appear abruptly flattened at the tips with translucent windowed surfaces (epidermal fenestrations). This morphological adaptation allows sunlight to penetrate deep into photosynthetic tissue while keeping the plant buried away from extreme heat and herbivores.

- **Scientific Name:** *Haworthia truncata*
- **Botanical Family:** Asphodelaceae
- **Care Difficulty:** Moderate (2/5)
- **Cold Hardiness:** -1°C (USDA Zone 10a); must be protected from hard frost and kept ideally between 5-10°C in winter.
- **Pet Safety / Toxicity:** Pet-Safe (Non-toxic to cats and dogs)
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## Light & Sun Exposure

Bright, indirect filtered light is ideal; harsh direct midday sun causes stress reddening and scorching, while morning sun or bright dapple is optimal.

## Watering Schedule & Method

Apply the 'soak and dry' method; allow the substrate to dry out entirely between waterings, and reduce watering drastically during the hot summer semi-dormancy.

## Soil & Gritty Mix Formula

70% Pumice/Lava grit/Akadama + 30% gritty organic cactus soil (predominantly mineral mix to prevent root rot).

## Cold Tolerance & Overwintering

-1°C (USDA Zone 10a); must be protected from hard frost and kept ideally between 5-10°C in winter.

## Propagation Methods

Offsets (pups) divided during repotting, leaf cuttings with basal tissue attached, or root cuttings.

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