Star cactus

Star cactus Care

Haworthia retusa

What is the plant

Haworthia retusa is a species of flowering plants of the genus Haworthia in the family Asphodelaceae, endemic to a very small area around Riversdale, in the Western Cape Province in South Africa.

The small Haworthia Retusa is a popular succulent plant with a short rosette of thick, triangular leaves. It’s one of many flowering plants, like haworthia cuspidata and haworthia cooperi, that belong to the genus Haworthia and the family Asphodelaceae. The Haworthia Retusa comes to us from Riversdale on the Western Cape Province in South Africa and also has a few common names Window succulent, Star cactus and Aloe retusa. These tiny low maintenance succulents are often grown on window sills or added to cactus gardens. It’s a perennial plant and can last many years, provided the right plant care tips are followed.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Watering is one of the only challenges of caring for a haworthia retusa. Like most succulents, it doesn’t need frequent watering, causing many owners to accidentally overwater the plant. Allow the soil to dry out between each watering. During the summer, water the soil evenly, ensuring that the soil gets saturated. In the winter, you can scale back watering to every other month.
Fertilizer
Use a cactus fertilizer on younger plants during the summer. It doesn’t need plant food in the winter.
Sunlight
Choose a spot with light shade but access to bright light. Avoid extended periods full sun.

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Soil
Cacti & succulent mix or potting soil with fast drainage are recommended for haworthia retusa. If using regular potting soil, add sand to improve drainage.
Temperature
Keep the plant at average room temperature of 23°C (about 73.4°F).
Container
Choose any type of container with enough drainage holes.