Botanical Name: Tulista kingiana
Common Name: King’s Tulista
Tulista kingiana (formerly Haworthia kingiana) is a rare, slow-growing succulent native to South Africa. It forms compact rosettes of thick, dark green leaves covered with raised white tubercles, giving the plant a textured, sculptural appearance. This highly collectible species is prized for its symmetry and durability and is well-suited for containers and indoor displays. Mature plants typically reach 6–8 inches tall and wide.
This plant is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species due to its very limited natural range in the Western Cape of South Africa and ongoing threats from habitat loss, illegal collecting, and development. Its wild populations have declined significantly and only small, fragmented subpopulations remain.
Care and Cultivation:
Prefers bright, indirect light to light sun
Water sparingly; allow soil to dry between waterings
Use a fast-draining cactus or succulent soil mix
Ideal for pots and protected outdoor gardens
Frost Tolerance and Cold Hardiness:
Best suited for USDA Zones 9–11
Protect from temperatures below 30°F (-1°C)
Not frost-tolerant
Winter Dormancy and Health:
Growth slows during cooler months
Reduce watering in winter
Avoid cold, wet conditions
Notes:
Slow-growing and long-lived
Excellent choice for collectors
Botanical Name: Tulista kingiana
Common Name: King’s Tulista
Tulista kingiana (formerly Haworthia kingiana) is a rare, slow-growing succulent native to South Africa. It forms compact rosettes of thick, dark green leaves covered with raised white tubercles, giving the plant a textured, sculptural appearance. This highly collectible species is prized for its symmetry and durability and is well-suited for containers and indoor displays. Mature plants typically reach 6–8 inches tall and wide.
This plant is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species due to its very limited natural range in the Western Cape of South Africa and ongoing threats from habitat loss, illegal collecting, and development. Its wild populations have declined significantly and only small, fragmented subpopulations remain.
Care and Cultivation:
Prefers bright, indirect light to light sun
Water sparingly; allow soil to dry between waterings
Use a fast-draining cactus or succulent soil mix
Ideal for pots and protected outdoor gardens
Frost Tolerance and Cold Hardiness:
Best suited for USDA Zones 9–11
Protect from temperatures below 30°F (-1°C)
Not frost-tolerant
Winter Dormancy and Health:
Growth slows during cooler months
Reduce watering in winter
Avoid cold, wet conditions
Notes:
Slow-growing and long-lived
Excellent choice for collectors
