Product Details
Highlights
Haworthia retusa f. geraldii (Duval): A fantastic indoor grower, even for the succulent beginner. The leaves of this medium rosette are recurved, meaning they bend slightly backward like a thumb. The triangular leaf tips are lined with translucent "leaf windows" that help the plant tolerate low light.
Haworthia are able to tolerate low, indoor light, making them excellent houseplants, even for beginners. They are particularly easy to grow and rarely affected by common succulent pests and diseases. Strong, drought-tolerant roots will grow if they have great drainage and infrequent water. Pick deep containers with drainage holes and a gritty, well-draining soil that is 50% to 70% mineral grit (coarse sand, pumice, or perlite). Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole and allow the soil to completely dry before watering again.
This genus tolerates high heat by slowing down and eventually going dormant in the peak of summer. This means that, unlike other succulents, it is important not to over-water or fertilize during summer dormancy and water a bit more frequently in the winter growing season. Haworthia are slow growers and tend to stay small in pots, but they will produce new offsets in clumps around their bases. These offsets can be left to develop into a dense clump or pulled off and transplanted.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
All Seasonal Colors
Orange / Copper
Bloom Color
White Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Low Indoor Light
Maximum Height
3"-5"
Maximum Rosette Size
5"-6"
Growth Habit / Shape
Loose Rosette
Seasonality
Summer Dormant Partial
Special Characteristic
Pet Safe
Special Characteristic
Slow Grower
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
