Product Description:
Fat juicy leaves and translucent flesh are the hallmarks of Haworthia window plant. Not all Haworthia have the see-through leaves, but those that do are spectacular specimens of the genus. Haworthia cymbiformis grows about 3 inches high, with light and dark green spots on all the leaves. Haworthia cymbiformis is a popular succulent plant that is native to South Africa. They grow in clusters and can form large clumps with time. The Haworthia cymbiformis can grow up to 3 inches tall with an upright or trailing growth habit.
Light:
Locate your plant where it will be exposed to partial shade and bright, indirect light. Partially shaded sites are those that get some shade for at least half the day.
Soil:
Amend the soil, if needed, with sand, pumice or decomposed granite to ensure that it is fast-draining, or purchase a potting soil specifically designed for succulents if you plan to grow your plant indoors.
Water:
Water your plant just enough to keep its leaves rounded and fleshy. The timing depends on your weather conditions, but haworthia generally needs little to moderate watering, such as a thorough watering once every two or three weeks.
Fertilizer:
Fertilize haworthia lightly with an all-purpose fertilizer one time, at the beginning of the growing season, using half the recommended dose for your other garden plants. Alternatively, feed the plant with a fertilizer specially designed for succulents.
Temperature:
Keep your plant where it is 70 to 90 degrees F. (21-32 C.) for best growth.
Potting and Repotting:
Haworthia cymbiformis is a very slow-growing succulent plant. It can take up to five years for it to grow and produce offsets. Unless you have plenty of patience, this should not be an issue when repotting or potting the plant. When repotting your Haworthia cymbiformis, make sure that its roots are in soil that drains well. The container should also have enough drainage. This is done by either using a pot with holes in the bottom or planting your plant on top of perlite. This will help promote good airflow and reduce water retention inside the soil.
Pruning Haworthia Cymbiformis:
You can trim off rosettes, leaves, or stems as needed. Use sharp scissors instead of a knife so the plant will not be damaged too much! Make sure to cut at a right angle to the stem. Sterilize your scissors after each cut by dipping them in sterilizing solution and wiping it off with a paper towel or cloth. If you are removing leaves, use sharp clippers and snip them away as close to where they attach to the stems as possible.
How To Propagate Haworthias:
In its natural setting, Haworthia flowers go to seed, and the seeds are sown by the wind. To propagate Haworthia in a garden or home setting, divide the rhizomes, remove pups, or grow them from leaf cuttings. If you have no access to a parent plant, order seed online to sow indoors during the winter months or directly into the soil after all danger of frost has passed.
