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title: "How to Water Haworthia Plants"
description: "Learn how to properly water your Haworthia to prevent rot. Ensure the soil is completely dry before watering and explore methods like top watering, bottom watering, and water baths."
url: "https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/haworthia"
published: "2025-11-20T08:44:34.166Z"
modified: "2026-10-06T10:18:04.321Z"
author: "Planta"
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# How to Water Haworthia Plants

## How to water

All of the soil should be dry before watering again. If the soil is still moist, you risk giving your Haworthia too much water which can make it start to rot. There are several ways to water your Haworthia plant - they aren’t very picky. Choose a way that suits you the best.

**If the soil is moist - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.**

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## Water over the soil

1. Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
3. If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
4. If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

> When you water your Haworthia, water well and then allow the soil to dry out completely before you water it again.  
> — Planta tip

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## Bottom watering

1. Fill the plant tray with water
2. Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
3. Wait for about 10 minutes
4. Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
5. If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
6. Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

### Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

## Water bath

1. Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
2. Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
3. The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
4. Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
5. Put your plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
6. After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

> Like other succulents, it’s much easier to kill a Haworthia with overwatering than with underwatering, and it’s definitely easier to save an underwatered Haworthia than the opposite.  
> — Planta tip

## Domande frequenti

### How often should I water my Haworthia?

You should only water your Haworthia when all of the soil has completely dried out. If the soil is still moist, it is best to delay watering to prevent overwatering.

### Can I water my Haworthia from the top?

Yes, you can water your Haworthia by pouring water over the soil until it drains from the bottom. Always remember to remove any collected water from the drainage tray afterwards.

### What is bottom watering for Haworthia?

Bottom watering for Haworthia involves filling the plant tray with water and allowing the soil to absorb moisture from the bottom. Ensure the soil is in contact with the water and remove any excess after about 10 to 20 minutes.

### Why is it important to let Haworthia soil dry out completely?

Letting the soil dry out completely between waterings is crucial to prevent overwatering, which can lead to root rot in Haworthia plants. It is much easier to save an underwatered Haworthia than an overwatered one.

### How do I give my Haworthia a water bath?

To give your Haworthia a water bath, lower the potted plant into lukewarm water in a bucket, ensuring all the soil is submerged. Wait until the bubbling stops, then lift the pot and let the excess water drain off.

### Does bottom watering wash away soil salts?

Bottom watering does not effectively wash away salts and other minerals from the soil. For this reason, it is important to occasionally water your Haworthia over the soil as well.

## How to Water Your Haworthia from Above

1. Wait until all of the soil in the pot is completely dry before watering again.
2. Pour water over the soil using a watering can or by placing the plant directly under a tap.
3. Continue adding water until it begins to run out from the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot.
4. If you are using a tray under the pot, make sure to remove all collected water immediately after watering.
5. If you watered under a tap, ensure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before returning the plant to its spot.

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