How to tend a Haworthia retusa
Also known as: Catevala retusa (L.) Medik., Haworthia multilineata (G.G.Sm.) C.L.Scott, Aloe retusa L., Apicra retusa (L.) Willd., Haworthia retusa var. densiflora G.G.Sm., Haworthia retusa var. solitaria G.G.Sm.
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Resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce water in summer
Sunlight
Like half shade, put in places with scattered light, avoid strong direct 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 5-10 cm
- Blooming period
- Succulent plants, sometimes flowers, white flowers
- Flower colors
- Leaf color emerald green to dark green
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