Haworthiopsis reinwardtii
Introduction '''''Haworthiopsis reinwardtii''''', formerly '''''Haworthia reinwardtii''''', is a species of succulent flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae, native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is one of the species of ''Haworthiopsis'' that is commonly cultivated as an ornamental.
Description ''H. reinwardtii'' with its typical thin, strongly tubercled leavesIt is a perennial succulent, with stems growing to in height, with a basal rosette of white-spotted fleshy leaves arranged in a spiral pattern, and racemes of tubular pinkish-white flowers in spring. The plant spreads to form a mat, by means of freely-produced offsets, also a convenient means of propagation.It is frequently confused with ''Haworthiopsis coarctata'' – a closely related species which occurs just to the west of this species' natural range and looks very similar. However ''H. reinwardtii'' has larger, flatter and whiter tubercles on its leaves (those of ''H. coarctata'' are smaller, smoother and rounder). ''H. reinwardtii'' also has thinner, narrower leaves.
Varieties This variable species has a large number of recognised varieties, some of which are depicted below: File:Haworthia reinwardtii var chalumna - Robertson RSA.jpg|The ''Chalumnensis'' variety (''"chalumna"'')File:Haworthia reinwardtii var wesleyensis - Robertson RSA.jpg|The ''Wesleyensis'' varietyFile:Haworthia reinwardtii forma kaffirdriftensis Cacti.jpg|The ''Kaffirdriftensis'' varietyFile:Haworthia reinwardtii forma zebrina 2.jpg|The ''Zebrina'' varietyFile:Haworthia reinwardtii var olivacea 2.jpg|The ''Olivacea'' variety
Cultivation ''H. reinwardtii'' requires very well-drained soil and some exposure to sun. It does not tolerate prolonged exposure to temperatures below , so in temperate regions it must be grown under glass with heat. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
References *(Salm-Dyck) Haw., Saxifrag. Enum. 2: 53 (1821).