Haworthia

Haworthia Care

Haworthia

What is the plant

Haworthia is a large genus of small succulent plants endemic to Southern Africa. Like the aloes, they are members of the subfamily Asphodeloideae and they generally resemble miniature aloes. They are popular garden and container plants.

Haworthia is a delightful little succulent that makes a very attractive small houseplant. These small, low growing plants form rosettes of fleshy green leaves that are generously covered with white, pearly warts or bands, giving them a distinctive appearance. Generally easy to grow, the same best practices that yield healthy aloe and echeveria plants will also produce beautiful Haworthia. Like other succulents, these plants appreciate bright light, adequate moisture in the summer, and relatively drier conditions in the winter.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

15°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Warm Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water evenly and generously in the summer, letting the soil media dry out between waterings. In the winter, reduce watering to every other month. Never allow water to collect in the rosette.
Fertilizer
Fertilize during the summer growing season with a cactus fertilizer. Don't feed during the winter.
Sunlight
Haworthia species like bright light, but not direct sunlight. They do best in a room with a window facing east or west to provide bright light for a few hours a day. White or yellow leaves usually signify too much sun.

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Soil
Use a cactus mix or very fast-draining potting soil. Many growers warn that mixing potting soil with sand clogs up the pores so the soil doesn't drain as well, so sand should be avoided. Instead, mix with perlite, aquarium gravel, or pumice.
Temperature
Haworthia species like warmer temperatures in the summer but cool in the winter, down to 50°F(10°C). They do best in the temperature range of 75-90°F and can get a freezing injury at 40°F (4.4°C).
Container
This plant can be grown in a container. Choose a shallow pot with enough drainage holes.