Haworthia 'Desert Iron' Crassulaceae but can become cherry red

but can become cherry red in high light

High light and keeping the plants on the dry side is needed to maintain the color at this level

This plant is native from northern Mexico all the way north to Wyoming

The leaves drop readily in the winter or during stressful times in the summer

This is a big plant with a 5" caudex

Haworthia 'Desert Iron' Crassulaceae but can become cherry redHaworthia retusa 'Desert Iron' An attractive hybrid with a rusty orange brown color (hence the name!) in good light. Plants flower off and on all year round. Easy to grow. Haworthias are more shade tolerant than most succulents, but still needs good light. In lower light it will become more green. Grows year round so don't let it stay too dry unless your winter growing situation isn't that great. Protect from frost. Desert Iron was created by a local