Let’s talk Haworthia leaf shape. Most retuse Haworthia have triangular leaves, but two species break the mold: H. truncata and H. maughanii. H. truncata has rectangular leaves arranged in opposite rows. H. maughanii has an irregular, rounded leaf shape.
Both also feature unique windows with distinctive markings. Japanese breeders have amplified these traits to great effect, producing striking cultivars. I prefer exploration to repetition: doing what no one else is doing excites me most. Rather than trying to replicate them, I’ve focused on creating something new: hybrid lines that combine truncata or maughanii with triangular-leafed Haworthia. My goal has been to blend the unusual shapes of truncata and maughanii with the colors and windows of triangular species.
One of these projects is my “Peacock” hybrid line, named for the original hybrids’ windows, which resembled peacock feathers: blue-tinged with red edges. PP576 is a cross between the Peacock series and my Green Stripe hybrids. Some seedlings echo the original Peacock look, while others are completely unique, but all are distinct from other hybrids. I’ve been releasing them throughout the summer, and this sale features several exciting examples.
📢 Mark your calendars! Our next sale of Haworthia hybrids begins Thursday, September 11 at 7 PM PDT. Don’t miss your chance to add these rare and unusual plants to your collection!
