Product Description:
Succulents make great houseplants for new plant enthusiasts and practiced indoor gardeners alike, and now there are more places to find a variety of succulents than ever before. Few plants are as low-maintenance and interesting. Haworthia is a large genus of small Succulents plants, most of them native to South Africa. These small, low-growing plants form rosettes of fleshy green leaves that are generously covered with white pearly warts or bands, giving them a distinctive appearance.
Light:
Haworthia species like bright light but not exceptionally strong direct sunlight. In their native environment, they are often found in the slight shade of a rock or other object. Indoors, haworthias do best near an east- or west-facing window.
Soil:
These plants like a sandy or gravelly soil with excellent drainage. Use a cactus potting mix or another very fast-draining potting soil intended for container plants.
Water:
Water whenever the top inch of soil has dried out during the spring and summer months, but make sure the soil is never waterlogged. In the fall and winter, reduce watering to just enough to keep the leaves plump.
Temperature and Humidity
Haworthia species like warm temperatures between 70 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and cool temperatures down to 50 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. They can be damaged when temperatures fall to 40 degrees Fahrenheit and lower. Humidity isn’t an issue for this plant. What it does require is good ventilation, especially at night when it takes in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
Fertilizer
Follow label instructions to fertilize haworthia during the spring and summer growing season with a cactus fertilizer. Don’t feed during the fall and winter.
Potting and Repotting Haworthia:
Haworthias are small plants (usually remaining between 3 and 5 inches tall), and they are relatively slow-growing. They are often grown in small clusters in wide, shallow dishes. But they also can be planted individually in containers. A small unglazed clay container is ideal because it will allow excess soil moisture to escape through its walls. Drainage holes in the container are essential for good drainage.
Propagation Techniques:
- Remove offsets from the base of the mature plant in early spring.
- Let them callus over for a week or two.
- Plant and pot up individually by using the same soil as for the mother plant, the cactus mix is highly recommended.
- Avoid watering the offset for two weeks.
- Place in a warm, shady place first, gradually increasing the amount of light and water as the plant is growing
