Haworthia retusa(L. ) Duval
Star Cactus , Window Succulent
Aloe retusa , Apicra retusa , Catevala retusa , Haworthia retusavar.retusa
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sept : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthia
The specific epithet " retusa " ( judge re - TOO - suh ) means " blunt , dull ; retuse " and refers to the " retused " leafage figure ( curved back like a thumb ) .
Haworthia retusais native toSouth Africa(a small area around Riversdale in the Western Cape Province ) .
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Haworthia retusais a small succulent that shape wizard - shaped rosettes of boneheaded , sarcoid , Citrus aurantifolia - green leaves with a triangular , translucent end arena marked with longitudinal lines . It usually grows as a only stem canker in the wild but can offset and even form a clustering of rosette in cultivation . The rosettes can reach a diameter of 6 inches ( 15 cm ) . The leaves are deltoid and recurve , measure up to 3.2 inches ( 8 centimeter ) prospicient and 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) wide .
In late spring to summer , Haworthia retusaproduces small , vasiform flowers that are white with greenish - browned veins . The blossom come out on unbranched stalks that can acquire up to 20 inches ( 50 atomic number 96 ) long .
luminosity : Although some species can grow in full Sunday , mostHaworthias are adapted to thrive in fond tint . locate the pottedH. retusain a hopeful area with some protective covering from the hottest light beam of the day .
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grunge : AllHaworthias do not like their root word to remain wet for protract periods , so their potting soil should be well - drained . Use a commercial-grade succulent potting mix , ormake your own .
Hardiness : Haworthias like warmer temperature in the summer but cool in the wintertime . However , they do not wish being too inhuman . H. retusacan withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
lachrymation : In fountain and nightfall , when the outgrowth is most active , waterHaworthias exhaustively , then wait until the top of the stain dries out before tearing again . irrigate your plant life less during the winter when their growth slack down significantly . During the hot summer months , whenHaworthias are mostly dormant , piddle it just enough to keep the folio from shrivel .
fertilise : Haworthias do not need much fertilizer , but fertilizing is a good idea for optimum growth . feast only with a dilute fertilizer and only during the participating grow time of year .
Repotting : These succulent are mostly easy - growing and can stick around in the same potentiometer for years . However , for good wellness , H. retusashould be repotted into new soil every two to three years .
Propagation : Vegetative propagation , especially by offsets , is the agile and most rough-cut method acting of propagatingHaworthias . They can also be propagated by farewell and seeds . transfer the offsets when they have started developing their own root word . Sow seeds in give or fall in a well - draining grime admixture .
Learn more atHow to rise and Care for Haworthia .
Haworthiaspecies are generally non - toxic to humans and animals .
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