Haworthia retusa (Star cactus)

The Haworthia retusa or Star cactus is a succulent native to South Africa, it has attractive transparent windowed leaves that are very similar in appearance to the Haworthia cooperii except the retusa has leaves that are blunt needed and bend backwards slightly creating a star shape. Will flower with small white blooms in Spring/Summer

Care difficulty: This plant has simple care needs.

Light requirements: Will appreciate a bright indirect spot, but avoid direct sunlight, especially during the hottest hours of the day. Too much direct sunlight can cause the succulent leaves to burn and shrivel.

Watering: Haworthia is succulent and therefore stores its water supply within its fleshy leaves. During spring and summer, the plant can be watered thoroughly once the soil has dried out. During winter watering can be reduced further to avoid rot. Ensure the plant is potted in a well-draining soil mix.

Humidity: The Haworthia doesn’t have specific humidity needs and naturally grows in arid environments. Like most succulents, they prefer a warm and dry spot therefore average household conditions will be fine for the Haworthia cooperi. They do prefer a well-ventilated spot, so locating near a window in the warmer months is ideal.

Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Feeding: Does not require a lot of fertiliser but to give your Haworthia an added boost you can use a cactus and succulent feed during the warmer months, always follow the directions on your Cacti and Succulent feed.

Repotting: Repot the plant when it becomes rootbound in a well-draining soil mix or overcrowded by offsets/pups, cacti and succulent soil is the best option for this.