Star cactus haworthia
Haworthia retusa · Haworthias · Asphodel family
Also known as: Cushion Aloe
Very easy5–10cmPet-friendly
Star cactus haworthia care at a glance
Star cactus haworthia (Haworthia retusa) needs little water and prefers to grow in sun to partial shade. Ideal temperature: 16–27 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 16–27 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Star cactus haworthia
Possible pests on Star cactus haworthia include Mealybugs, Spider mites and Fungus gnats. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew. Star cactus haworthia is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Spider mites Low
- Fungus gnats Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Powdery mildew Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
- Sunscald / leaf scorch Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Star cactus haworthia
- Which pests affect Star cactus haworthia?
- Possible pests on Star cactus haworthia include Mealybugs, Spider mites and Fungus gnats.
- Which diseases affect Star cactus haworthia?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew.
- Is Star cactus haworthia toxic to cats and dogs?
- Star cactus haworthia is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Star cactus haworthia need?
- Star cactus haworthia has a low water requirement.
- What light does Star cactus haworthia need?
- Star cactus haworthia prefers to grow in sun to partial shade.
- Is Star cactus haworthia frost-hardy?
- Star cactus haworthia is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.