Does anyone know what this is? Does it look like it’s doing ok? I’ve had it for over a year now I’ve maybe watered it twice. It’s loose in the pot so should it be repotted? What soil should be used? Any knowledge or information would be greatly appreciated.
i have one that looks like that, i have it put in as this, looks right to me!
Yes, I believe a type of haworthia. They like to dry out between waterings, but not just twice a year. I would water it at least once a month, so it’s a little more plump. A cactus or succulent soil should be fine, but anything is better than nothing, so if you have garden soil already it would probably be fine. They just don’t like to stay soaking wet for long periods of time
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Hi! I definitely agree that it’s a haworthia/haworthiopsis limifolia. I have a different type, but the care should be the same. Here’s what I’d recommend: - wait at least 18-25 days before watering. If you’re new to succulents, that might sound like a lot of time before watering, but you have to take its natural environment into consideration. It very often could go over a month without water, so overwatering is very easy to do, and can easily lead to root rot. Allow the soil to completely dry out between waterings - you can use a toothpick or bamboo/barbecue skewer to test if the soil is dry enough to water. If the skewer comes out clean and dry, with nothing sticking to it, it should be safe to water. If it comes out moist or with soil sticking to it, hit the snooze button for 2 days and try again 2 days from then.
2 Mi piace - they love lots of sunlight, so place it in the brightest spot you’ve got. Mine enjoys at least 6-8 hours of sunlight in a bright windowsill. My pro tip is to rotate it in the opposite direction it was last placed wherever you put it, and rotate it when you put it back after watering it. This’ll help it grow evenly on all sides. If it’s really leaning in one direction, it might need a brighter spot. You can remedy it in the same way with placing it in the opposite direction it’s leaning. Eventually it’ll straighten itself out that way. - it’s best to bottom-water it so the water doesn’t end up sitting in any crevices and leading to crown rot. If you’re new to bottom-watering, look up “how to bottom water a plant” on YouTube, but it’s very easy, and helps lower the risk of overwatering and attracting pests to overly moist top soil. I place mine in a little Tupperware container (a small dish/bowl/teacup works too), then fill the space between the pot and the container with water and let it suck the water up from the drainage holes. It might suck the water up pretty quickly and need a refill or two. Let it sit in the water for 20-30 minutes, then take it out and allow it to drain before placing it back in its spot. - the last is in terms of soil and pots. It absolutely needs a cactus/succulent mix. I swear by Espoma’s Organic Cactus and Succulent Mix for mine. Avoid Miracle Grow’s soil for this type of plant, even their cactus mix. It isn’t well-draining enough and is very prone to overwatering and root rot, especially if you have more humid summers where you live. Any non-Miracle Grow brand cactus mix should be fine, but Espoma is as cheap or less and sold at all the nurseries I go to. They all refuse to sell Miracle Grow. A lot of folks here enjoy Bonsai Jack’s Gritty mix, but that’s more of a premium brand in terms of price. If you can’t find a cactus mix, an all-purpose mix with lots of perlite and orchid bark added to it could do. - As for pots, it absolutely needs a pot with drainage holes. They do best in a terra cotta or plastic pot. Avoid glazed ceramic pots as they’re better suited for plants that like to retain extra moisture, like tropical rainforest species. The biggest thing aside from drainage is the sizing of the pot. You don’t want it in anything more than 1-2 inches wider in diameter than the width of the plant’s root ball, or it’ll sit in excess moist soil after waterings and take longer to dry out, leading to the risk of root rot. The pot it’s currently in looks to be a good size, so as long as it’s got drainage holes, you should be fine. Hope this helps! 😊
2 Mi piace Last thing I wanna add is in terms of its current condition. If you’ve only watered it a few times a year, it definitely looks to be a little underwatered. I’d let it soak some water up for at least 20-30 minutes. Then try watering it once a month to see if it perks up. If it doesn’t, I’d recommend taking a look at the roots for signs of decay or distress from underwatering. If there’s signs of that, snip any affected roots off and cover the roots in Bonide’s Rooting Hormone Powder to help it grow its root system back.
2 Mi piace Thank you for everything. Hopefully I can get her better and thriving.
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Ava got it. Common name is Haworthiopsis Fairy Washboard. It does need more water. Planta has mine scheduled every 15 days. It’s in a terracotta pot not ceramic.
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