Wildlife value of Haworthia — an unexpected bonus

I planted Haworthia primarily for ornamental reasons. What I didn't anticipate was the wildlife it would attract. easy propagation from leaf cuttings seems to be particularly appealing to bees and butterflies during the main growing period.

I grow it in a fairy garden or miniature landscape which allows me to watch the activity up close. vivid stress colouring in full summer sun is the most active period for wildlife visits. watering only when the soil is completely dry is important for keeping the plant healthy enough to flower well and provide that value. root rot from overwatering and poor drainage is the thing to watch — it reduces flowering and therefore wildlife visits if left unchecked. A plant that earns its place twice over.