Haworthia retusa

Haworthia retusa
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How to care for Haworthia retusa

  • Light: Part sun, part shade

    Place in a window with dappled sun or a spot in the middle of a room. Or directly in a window facing west or east.

  • Watering need: Low demand

    All of the soil should be dry before watering. If the soil is still moist, you risk giving this plant too much water which can make it start to rot. When you water this plant, water well and then allow the soil to dry out completely before you water it again.

  • Fertilizing need: Minimum demand

    This plant does not need very much fertilizing, but giving them some extra nutrients every once in a while is important to keep them green, promote good growth and to stay healthy. You can find more info below how to best fertilize this plants.

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If you're lucky it might flower in spring or summer with small white flowers. Read more

The Best Way to Water Your Haworthia

Haworthias, like other succulents, do not need too much water - in fact, you can easily accidentally kill a Haworthia by overwatering. It's therefore important to make sure that it is allowed to dry out completely between waterings.

Find out more about: The Best Way to Water Your Haworthia

How to fertilize your plant

Most plants require fertilizing every now and then to ensure that they get the right nutrients in order to stay happy and healthy.

Find out more about: How to fertilize your plant

How to repot your plant

Most plants require repotting every now and then in order to stay happy and healthy. However, repotting can be stressful to plants, so it's important to do it carefully and not too often.

Find out more about: How to repot your plant