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June 28, 2011 8:37 PM Subscribe
Mefi botanists: what is this strange cactus-like vine-y plant?
I saw the pot at work and wanted one of my own, but no one knew what it was. The "leaves" on the vines are quite thick, curved, and taper to a needle-sharp point.
I can tell it's the sort of random pre-potted ornamental plant that tend to live in offices, so I have no idea how easy it would be to acquire my own. Still, I've never seen a plant like this before and my curiosity is driving me crazy.
I saw the pot at work and wanted one of my own, but no one knew what it was. The "leaves" on the vines are quite thick, curved, and taper to a needle-sharp point.
I can tell it's the sort of random pre-potted ornamental plant that tend to live in offices, so I have no idea how easy it would be to acquire my own. Still, I've never seen a plant like this before and my curiosity is driving me crazy.
The botanist on the other end of the couch from me agrees it looks like some kind of Haworthia, and says there are a zillion species.
posted by hattifattener at 9:00 PM on June 28, 2011
posted by hattifattener at 9:00 PM on June 28, 2011
Response by poster: Oh yeah, that's got to be it. The plant had those bumpy bits on each leaf, which I realize I neglected to mention. I have no idea where I'm going to find one, but at least I have something to call it. Thanks!
posted by The demon that lives in the air at 9:15 PM on June 28, 2011
posted by The demon that lives in the air at 9:15 PM on June 28, 2011
Also thought haworthia, as well as related genuses gasteria and astroloba (the latter do tend towards that spiny tip). If it were me I might try going after a cutting (review propagating from offset info here - under Haworithia and Related Plants, Haworthia, Propagation)... could be a bad idea though, damage to the parent creating a spot inviting to rot... some of those fronds look remarkably independent though... worth reading up on anyway.
posted by nanojath at 9:32 PM on June 28, 2011
posted by nanojath at 9:32 PM on June 28, 2011
I'm pretty sure, based on looking at a larger specimen today and then buying a 3" one (from Dig Gardens in Santa Cruz), that it's a Haworthia Reinwardtii.
posted by dws at 7:44 PM on June 30, 2011
posted by dws at 7:44 PM on June 30, 2011
Nope, not Haworthia Reinwardtii, which is a much slower grower.
posted by dws at 9:28 PM on December 9, 2011
posted by dws at 9:28 PM on December 9, 2011
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posted by pilibeen at 8:56 PM on June 28, 2011