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ornamentalFamily: AsphodelaceaeGenus: Haworthia
Cultivar
Haworthia Retusa
Haworthia
Haworthia retusa forms a dense, low-growing rosette characterized by its triangular, fleshy leaves that feature unique translucent windows, or 'leaf windows,' at the tips. These windows allow light to penetrate into the plant, an adaptation that helps it thrive in bright, indirect light conditions. This succulent is highly valued for its geometric form and minimal care requirements, making it perfect for desks, windowsills, or decorative succulent displays.
Haworthia retusa is a charming, slow-growing succulent known for its rosette of thick, triangular leaves with distinct translucent windowed tips. It is an ideal, compact choice for small containers or indoor succulent collections.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light.
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Water
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; avoid getting water inside the rosette as this can cause rot.
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Mature size
4 to 6 inches tall and wide.
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Hardiness
10-11
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Growth habit
compact rosette
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Plant type
succulent
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Avoid direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the foliage and cause it to turn brown or reddish; bright filtered light is preferred.
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Climate note
Keep above 50°F; sensitive to prolonged frost and freezing temperatures.
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Flower / fruit
Produces small, tubular white flowers on a slender, elongated stalk, usually in late spring or summer.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light.
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Growth rate
slow
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer during the active growing season in spring and summer; do not fertilize in winter.
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Pruning
Remove dead or withered lower leaves to maintain the plant's tidy appearance.
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Care notes
Avoid direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the foliage and cause it to turn brown or reddish; bright filtered light is preferred.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
4 to 6 inches tall and wide.
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Growth habit
compact rosette
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Spacing
6 inches apart.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces small, tubular white flowers on a slender, elongated stalk, usually in late spring or summer.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-11
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Temperature
Keep above 50°F; sensitive to prolonged frost and freezing temperatures.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; avoid getting water inside the rosette as this can cause rot.
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Soil
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix with added perlite or pumice.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Perfect for shallow, well-draining pots or small containers; ensure the pot has drainage holes.
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Family
Asphodelaceae
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Foliage Look
Dark to light green, fleshy, triangular leaves with translucent, textured tips.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves should be fleshy, triangular, and arranged in a basal rosette; tip transparency must be visible.
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Fruit Flower Look
Slender, vertical stalk bearing tiny, unremarkable white flowers.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are infrequent and small; do not portray as a showy-flowering plant.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a low, flat-to-mounding rosette form; avoid images showing elongated or stretched leaves.
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Mature Plant Look
Compact, star-shaped succulent rosette with patterned, windowed leaf tips.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Symmetrical rosette of triangular leaves with characteristic translucent 'window' panels at the tips.
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Morphology Rules
Focus on the geometric, star-like symmetry of the succulent rosette and the distinct leaf-tip windows.
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Plant Faqs
How often should I water my Haworthia retusa? Water when the soil is completely dry, usually every 2-3 weeks depending on your environment. Can I grow this plant in low light? It prefers bright, indirect light; very low light will cause it to lose its compact shape. Does it need a special pot? Yes, use a container with drainage holes and a well-draining cactus or succulent soil mix.
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Root Look
White to pale, firm roots extending from a small plug.
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Soil Look
Well-draining, coarse, gritty substrate with small pebbles.
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Starter Stage
Small, tight cluster of fleshy, juvenile leaves emerging from a plug.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Compact rosettes, typically 1 to 2 inches across with thicker, greener leaves than mature specimens.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Haworthia Retusa. This is Haworthia Retusa, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this charming succulent become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the perfect desktop or windowsill garden you want to create. Focus on its striking triangular leaves and those beautiful translucent windows that allow light to reach deep inside the plant. Establish your starter by potting the plug into a 4-inch container with well-draining succulent soil, later moving it to your final decorative pot once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Haworthia Haworthia retusa Succulent Houseplant Agardeni Indoor Garden Succulent Care Small Succulent Plant Starter
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Youtube Video Summary
Explore the unique beauty of Haworthia retusa, a compact, windowed succulent perfect for indoor display. Learn its key care requirements and how to establish this geometric gem in your home.
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Youtube Video Title
How to Grow Haworthia Retusa Succulents
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