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Haworthia retusa
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-3"
- W: 3"-6"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Haworthia retusa plant details
Haworthia retusa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Haworthia retusa
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in summer
- Uses: dish garden, houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Haworthia retusa
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Haworthia retusa
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 3"-6"
- bright shade - shade
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 9"-12"
- mostly sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-6"
Width: 2"-6"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-6"
Width: 3"-10"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 5"-16"
Width: 4"-12"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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