The leaves of this variable species are sometimes incurved, sometimes vertical and erect, and sometimes spreading.

Phylogenetic studies demonstrated that subgenus Hexangulares was actually relatively unrelated to other haworthias and so it was moved to the new genus Haworthiopsis.

[2][3] This species extends across the western part of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.

It can be found as far south as the vicinity of Port Elizabeth and westwards as far as Paardepoort near the border between the Western and Eastern Cape provinces.

Within this range, it typically grows in very well-drained sandy soil, either in direct sunlight, or under a bush or rocks which serve as partial protection from the sun.