Haworthia turgida
A clump-forming 'windowpane' Haworthia from the southern Cape of South Africa, with pale green, swollen leaves that have translucent tips, similar to H. cooperi. It grows on cliff faces and steep rocky slopes of shale, limestone or slate, often in the lee of shrubs or on shaded aspects, in a mild coastal climate with rain spread through the year. It wants bright but not scorching light, a gritty mix and careful watering.
Where it grows wild
Wikipedia says it prefers rocky limestone or slate cliffs. Collection and observation labels describe cliff faces above the Valsch River near Albertinia, the Gouritz gorge, Die Hoek, Diepkloof near Malgas, Still Bay and the Kafferkuils River near Riversdale, and Bontebok National Park near Swellendam. Observers note clumps on east-facing shale slopes and on north-facing decomposed shale outcrops under shrub cover, which suggests it is usually partly shaded by rock or vegetation.
Mostly low elevation along the southern Cape river gorges and coast, from near sea level to a few hundred metres. One old Drège label from the Nieuweveld at 3,500–4,500 ft is probably a different taxon or a mislabel.
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