Haworthia Retusa - 3" Pot

Name: Haworthia Retusa - 3" Pot
Brand: vedicflora
SKU: PLT-HAWORTHIARET-P03-NA
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Bold star-shaped rosette
Translucent windowed leaf tips
Low-light tolerant, great indoors
Compact and slow-growing
Pet-safe and easy care

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Haworthia retusa is a striking South African succulent forming a flat, star-shaped rosette of fat, triangular leaves that bend back at the tips to reveal translucent 'windows'. These windows channel light into the plant, an adaptation to its partly buried desert habitat. Glossy green and sculptural, it stays small and slow-growing, offsetting slowly into tidy clusters. Slender white flowers appear on a tall thin stalk in the warm season. Tolerant of lower light than most succulents, it makes an outstanding indoor and windowsill plant. Easy, compact and pet-safe, it is a favourite for terrariums and decorative pots across India.

Specifications

Family	Asphodelaceae
Native region	South Africa (Western Cape)
Mature height	6-10 cm
Mature spread	8-12 cm
Growth rate	Slow
Foliage	Fat triangular green leaves with translucent windowed tips
Flower colour	White with brownish-green veins
Flower season	Spring to summer
Climate zone	Subtropical; frost-free, indoor-friendly

Care guide

Sunlight	Bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun
Watering	Soak-and-dry; water when soil is dry, less in winter
Soil / mix	Gritty, fast-draining succulent mix
Temperature	10-32 C; protect from frost
Humidity	Low to moderate with good airflow
Fertilizer	Dilute feed once or twice in growing season
Pruning	Remove dried outer leaves only
Repotting	Every 2 years or when crowded
Propagation	By offsets or leaf cuttings
Pests & problems	Mealybugs; treat with neem oil
Toxicity / safety	Non-toxic / pet-safe
Difficulty	Easy

Uses

A superb indoor and windowsill succulent for terrariums, dish gardens and decorative pots. Its sculptural star shape and glassy windows make it an eye-catching collector's plant.

Growing tips

In India grow it in bright shade protected from scorching sun, keep the mix gritty, and cut back watering during the humid monsoon to avoid rot.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Haworthia retusa?

Follow soak-and-dry: water only when the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in warm weather and very little in winter.

Can it grow indoors?

Yes, it is well suited to indoors in bright indirect light, such as a north or east window or a brightly lit desk.

Is Haworthia retusa toxic to pets?

No, it is non-toxic and considered safe for cats and dogs.

Why are the leaves turning red or brown?

This is usually sun or heat stress; shift it to brighter shade away from direct afternoon sun and the green colour will return.

How do I propagate it?

Separate offsets from the base, or take leaf cuttings, let them callus, and pot them in gritty succulent mix.

When should I repot?

Repot every couple of years or when the rosette fills the pot, using fresh fast-draining soil.

Why are the leaves soft and wrinkled?

Wrinkling indicates underwatering; give a deep soak and return to a regular soak-and-dry schedule.

Does it bloom?

Yes, it produces small white flowers on a tall slender stalk during the warm growing season.

What is the best soil for it?

A gritty, fast-draining cactus or succulent mix; avoid dense, moisture-holding potting soil.

Does it need fertilizer?

Only lightly; a diluted succulent fertilizer once or twice in the growing season is sufficient.

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