What is the best soil for Haworthia?
Soil: my favorite mix for haworthia is pumice (a volcanic rock, not to be confused with perlite or red lava rock, which are not as good) with just enough coir (a coconut-based soil) to keep it from drying too quickly, plus a touch of decomposed granite for mineral nutrition. Repotting: Haworthia like to be pot bound. When there is more root than soil, go up by 1 pot size – if you choose too large a pot, the soil will not dry out evenly and could result in root rot. Always choose a pot with drainage, and use cacti & succulent potting soil which has added sand for even further drainage.Soil: Your haworthia needs soil that can be drained easily. Try a pot with good drainage holes! Light: Bright and indirect sunlight is best for haworthia.
Is Haworthia a cactus or succulent?
Haworthias are easy to grow as long as you keep in mind that they are succulents and require the appropriate light, temperature, soil, and watering. How Much Sunlight Does Haworthia Need? Haworthias require bright, indirect light for approximately 6-8 hours daily to maintain their compact growth and vibrant colouration. Direct morning sunlight for 2-3 hours is beneficial, but harsh afternoon sun can cause leaf burn and stress to these delicate succulents.
How to care for Haworthia retusa?
Watering is one of the only challenges of caring for a haworthia retusa. Like most succulents, it doesn’t need frequent watering, causing many owners to accidentally overwater the plant. Allow the soil to dry out between each watering. During the summer, water the soil evenly, ensuring that the soil gets saturated. Bottom-watering is also an excellent method for Haworthia pilifera, as you can be sure that the soil gets thoroughly moistened. This process involves placing the pot into a saucer of water and allowing the soil to absorb moisture through the drainage holes.