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What are the other names for Haworthia 'Shirogin'? Let us learn about its aliases

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Haworthia 'Shirogin'? That name sounds so strange! It does not sound like the name of a plant at all. Why is it called "Shou"? And why is it also called "Shirogin"? With these questions in mind, the editor will now introduce Haworthia 'Shirogin' to everyone.

The name of Haworthia 'Shirogin'

Shou is a general term for several plants, and Haworthia 'Shirogin' is one of them. Because the tips of its leaves show a dense white color mixed with red stripes, it is called "Shirogin" (white silver).

The morphological characteristics of Haworthia 'Shirogin'

The Haworthia 'Shirogin' plant is very low-growing, pressed tightly against sandy, gravelly soil. The front end of the leaf is triangular or approximately triangular. Viewed from above, the whole Haworthia 'Shirogin' looks like a circle pieced together from individual triangles.

The red and white patterned spots on the leaf surface are very obvious, adding a distinctive charm.

The propagation methods of Haworthia 'Shirogin'

The propagation rate of Haworthia 'Shirogin' is not high. Division, leaf cuttings, and seed propagation are mostly used, but the survival rate is not high and growth is slow. Therefore, the currently more rigorous method is to use tissue culture.

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