Haworthia fasciata ‘Capetown’ Succulent Profile

The striking ‘Capetown’ is said to be a hybrid of Haworthiopsis fasciata and another unknown Haworthia variety. Belgian grower Rogier Willems is said to have created it in 2008. According to the patent application the ‘Capetown’ is a “new and distinct Haworthia cultivar” which is “characterized by unique dotted leaves, top and underside” and it has “strong roots and faster than normal growth rate”.

I really haven’t noticed much difference in the roots or growth rates of my Haworthia Capetown plants but it’s definitely a beautiful variety that will stand out in any Haworthia collection. They’re especially dramatic when they’re lined up in a group of five or more plants. The big, bright and chunky white blobs all over the Cape Town look even brighter as they contrast with the deep dark green leaves. They’re about as close as I get to having snow covered plants here in my warm climate.

How to Grow and Care for Haworthia Capetown

The Haworthia or Haworthiopsis fasciata Capetown will grow to about five inches or 13cm in height and will grow into clumps with age. Like most succulents the secret to a healthy plant is in the watering, or to be accurate the lack of watering. More Haworthias die from over watering than under watering.

Ensure that you use a very free draining soil mix as the Capetown doesn’t like sitting in wet soil for too long. Ideally you would water it from the bottom but this isn’t essential if you water it properly. Give them a good soaking and then don’t water them again until they dry out.

Haworthias will burn and struggle in full sun so give them plenty of protection. They’re a plant that can grow well indoors unlike many of its succulent cousins. I have mine in a protected position outside that receives some morning sun and is shaded from the afternoon sun.

How to Propagate

Summary of Haworthiopsis fasciata ‘Cape Town’

• Family: Asphodelaceae
• Genus: Haworthiopsis
• Species: Haworthia fasciata ‘Cape Town’
• Common names: Haworthia Cape Town.