{"product_id":"twister-haworthia-haworthia-twister","title":"Twister Haworthia - Haworthia 'Twister'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwister Haworthia (\u003cem\u003eHaworthia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Twister') is an easy care succulent with dark bronze-green leaves, spotted with white, that spiral up the stem in tiered layers. It grows to about 30cm tall and 50cm wide and sends up pink flowers when it is content. Happy by the pool, on the deck or beside the front door, it asks only for sunshine and free-draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA corkscrew of leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves spiral in tiers, which gives the plant a sculptural shape from every angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in sunshine.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does well in bright sun, which suits decks, entrances and poolside pots where many foliage plants struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs little water, so it copes with the odd missed week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A well placed plant sends up pink flowers over the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Haworthia is not considered toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and decks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot of Twister beside a pool or on a sunny deck sits well among paving and timber. It drops little litter, so it will not clog the pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront doors and entrances.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair two matching pots either side of the door. Free-draining mix and a drainage hole keep them in good shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in a free-draining garden bed among gravel and other dry climate plants, in a frost-free spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Twister Haworthia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunshine suits it best, and part shade is also fine. Protect it from frost. Outdoors it suits frost-free subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and in colder places it is better in a pot you can bring inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil, in pots or in the ground, with the crown kept above the soil surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Haworthias need little water. Weekly watering in the warmer months keeps plants looking lush. Fertilise in spring with an organic liquid feed mixed at half rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None is needed. If pots become crowded as pups develop, lift the young plants and re-pot them or share them with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Twister Haworthia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, so pot it into a free-draining mix with a drainage hole and give it a bright spot while the roots fill the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and supply is not always available. When the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse our succulents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-repot-your-plants-like-a-pro\"\u003eHow to repot your plants like a pro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-for-hot-climates\"\u003eSucculents for hot climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Twister need full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is happiest in sunshine, but part shade is fine too. Just keep the position bright and the soil free-draining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it suit a pot by the pool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It likes sun, needs little water, and drops very little litter, so it is a neat choice for poolside pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to about 30cm tall and 50cm wide, so allow room for it to clump up over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790336033087,"sku":"HAW-HYB-TWISTE-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/twister-haworthia-haworthia-twister.jpg?v=1792207698","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/twister-haworthia-haworthia-twister","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}