Catevala affinis (Baker) Kuntze
Affinis haworthia
Catevala affinis, a synonym of Haworthia affinis, is a compact rosette succulent native to the Western Cape of South Africa. Its lanceolate leaves have small white tubercles on the underside giving a characteristic rough texture. It grows in sandy and rocky soils under fynbos shrubs.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Catevala |
| Growth Habit | Compact acaulescent rosette; slow growth, produces basal offsets. |
| Conservation Status | Not threatened. Widely cultivated in succulent collections. |
| pH Target | 6.0 – 7.0 |
| Type | Porous mineral mix: 50% cactus substrate + 30% perlite + 20% coarse sand. |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
Lanceolate leaves 4–7 cm, dark green, with scattered white tubercles on the underside creating a rough texture to the touch.
ecoWhite to cream tubular flowers on slender scapes 20–30 cm. Summer blooming.
ecoVery short or absent stem; acaulescent rosette at ground level.
ecoWhitish fleshy roots with water reserves; sensitive to rot from excess moisture.
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Porous mineral mix: 50% cactus substrate + 30% perlite + 20% coarse sand.
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Propagation Strategy
- 1 Remove the plant in spring and locate basal offsets.
- 2 Separate with sterilized blade and let dry 2 days.
- 3 Plant in porous substrate and water after 7 days.
Small pot with mandatory drainage hole.
Overwatering in winter.
Every 3 years in spring.
Quarter-strength succulent fertilizer once in spring.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Non-toxic to humans, dogs, and cats.
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Plant Health
Mealybugs: inspect leaf bases; treat with isopropyl alcohol.
Root rot from overwatering; ensure perfect drainage.
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"Catevala affinis is a heterotypic synonym of Haworthia affinis Baker. The name Catevala was proposed by Kuntze in Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891) but was not accepted by the subsequent taxonomic community."
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