How to Care for Haworthia retusa

Korean name: 하월시아 레투사

Haworthia retusa is a succulent plant characterized by its thick, triangular leaves arranged in a rosette shape. The leaf tips are translucent and adapted to absorb light efficiently, with overlapping leaves as it grows. It is relatively easy to care for and thrives well indoors.

Key facts

• Category: Succulent
• Family: Asphodelaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: South Africa
• Growth rate: Slow
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: succulent, beginner friendly, rosette shaped

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly after the soil has completely dried out.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil suitable for succulents.
• Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 15~28°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once every 1-2 months during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Haworthia retusa?

Water thoroughly after the soil has completely dried out. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Haworthia retusa?

It likes Prefers bright, indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining soil suitable for succulents..

Is Haworthia retusa safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Haworthia retusa good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~28°C. Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once every 1-2 months during the growing season..