How to tend a Haworthia limifolia

Also known as: Haworthia keithii (G.G.Sm.) M.Hayashi, Haworthia limifolia Marloth, Haworthia limifolia var. keithii G.G.Sm., Haworthia limifolia var. tetraploidea Resende, Haworthia limifolia f. marlothiana Resende, Haworthia limifolia var. marlothiana (Resende) Resende, Haworthia limifolia var. diploidea Resende, Haworthia limifolia f. schuldtiana Resende, Haworthia limifolia var. schuldtiana (Resende) Resende, Haworthia limifolia var. stolonifera Resende, Haworthia limifolia f. pimentellii Resende, Haworthia limifolia f. major Resende, Haworthia limifolia var. limifolia

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce water in summer

Sunlight

Like moderate light, resistant to half shade, no apparent dormancy , shade properly under summer strong light

Soil

Peat and akadama mixed in 3:1 ratio

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once every 1-2 months in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove dead and rotten part timely

About this plant

Origin
South Africa
Category
Liliaceae, Haworthia
Size
Diameter ≥ 5 cm, height ≥ 5 cm
Blooming period
Succulent plants, sometimes flowers, light green flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color dark green, with a great diurnal temperature range and adequate sunlight slightly turning to red
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