Haworthia Plant

• Botanical Name: Haworthiopsis attenuata
• The plant originated from South Africa and is a native of the same. It is found extensively in India.
• As a houseplant, it can be grown in a pot and kept in a corner of the room to adorn the corner.
• It is a popular indoor low maintenance plant, and the succulent is an air purifier too, helping in absorbing many harmful radiations.
• The plant is a great gift for Aries people, as it is believed that the succulent brings happiness and prosperity in the life of people who have Aries sun sign.

Care Instructions 

Watering 

• Check the moisture of the soil by poking a small stick or your finger into the soil.
• If the topsoil feels dry upon touch, apply approximately 5-8cm of water.
• Water the plant once every week and the succulent will do well.
• Avoid over watering the plant. Don’t keep the soil moist all the time, let the soil dry out thoroughly between watering, because the succulent prefers dry soil.

Sunlight 

• The plant thrives best in partial sunlight.
• The plant thrives well in the temperature range of 18 °C to 26 °C.

Repotting 

• It is suggested to not repot the plant for at least 2 weeks after the delivery of the plant. 
• The succulent is a considerably slow grower and therefore does not require frequent repotting.
• The plant requires repotting once every 2 years. Repot the plant using fresh soil and some fertilizer.

Fertilizer Application 

• For better uptake of nutrients provided by the fertilizer, loosen the topsoil of the plant making sure to not disturb the roots of the plant.
• Feed the plant with fertilizer once a month in its main growing season, i.e., during spring and summer.
• Use of Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil, or Citrus oil spray is advised in case of insect pest attack or other diseases.

Propagation 

• Pups are great means of propagating Haworthia Plant.
• Pups, which are the offshoots of the plant, can be uprooted as soon as they reach 1/3rd of the size of the full-grown plant. These offshoots should then be potted in a separate pot.

Things to Avoid

• Avoid over watering the plant. Water only when the soil feels dry on touch or in appearance. Over watering will lead to drooping of the leaves of the plant.
• Keep it away from direct sunlight (for more than 3 hours) and AC Vents.

Probable Issues

• Limping of the plant- This can be due to overwatering the plant. Water the plant only when the topsoil looks dry.
• Reddening of leaves- The plant does not thrive well in direct sunlight and therefore should be shifted to a place where there is indirect lighting to reverse the effect of leaf reddening.
• Dying of the plant- The most obvious reason behind dying of the Haworthia Plant is overwatering. Water only when the soil feels dry on touch or in appearance.

Uses 

• Can help in adding a tropical touch to any indoor space such as workplaces, shopping complexes, resorts, and other public areas.
• The plant looks great when placed near your work/study table. The striped succulent adds character to the corner where it is placed.
• It is a popular indoor low maintenance plant, and the succulent is an air purifier too, helping in absorbing many harmful radiations.