{"product_id":"haworthia-retusa-3-pot","title":"Haworthia Retusa - 3\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eHaworthia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsphodelaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Africa (Western Cape)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat triangular green leaves with translucent windowed tips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite with brownish-green veins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring to summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubtropical; frost-free, indoor-friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoak-and-dry; water when soil is dry, less in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGritty, fast-draining succulent mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-32 C; protect from frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate with good airflow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute feed once or twice in growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove dried outer leaves only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 years or when crowded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy offsets or leaf cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs; treat with neem oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic \/ pet-safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Haworthia retusa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow soak-and-dry: water only when the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in warm weather and very little in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is well suited to indoors in bright indirect light, such as a north or east window or a brightly lit desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Haworthia retusa toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is non-toxic and considered safe for cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning red or brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is usually sun or heat stress; shift it to brighter shade away from direct afternoon sun and the green colour will return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeparate offsets from the base, or take leaf cuttings, let them callus, and pot them in gritty succulent mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot every couple of years or when the rosette fills the pot, using fresh fast-draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves soft and wrinkled?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrinkling indicates underwatering; give a deep soak and return to a regular soak-and-dry schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it produces small white flowers on a tall slender stalk during the warm growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best soil for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gritty, fast-draining cactus or succulent mix; avoid dense, moisture-holding potting soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need fertilizer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly lightly; a diluted succulent fertilizer once or twice in the growing season is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048611545334,"sku":"PLT-HAWORTHIARET-P03-NA","price":70.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/67b0KvCxaonOTZSIKyVmvYOO61P5LulbgOI15cIJ.jpg?v=1782711433","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/haworthia-retusa-3-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}