The haworthia retusa succulent, also known as the “star cactus” is a very unique, beautiful, popular succulent that every succulent lover needs to grow. 

The haworthia retusa succulent grows very slowly, but it forms the most beautiful green rosette shaped leaves that look wonderful. This succulent won’t grow that large, it’s a pretty small succulent. 

It can grow all the way up to 3 inches tall and 3 inches wide. This succulent is not cold hardy one bit, so once winter comes you will definitely need to move this succulent indoors until the weather warms up again.

You can grow this succulent indoors or outdoors it’s your choice. It can grow outdoors in any location just as long it’s warm outside. It will definitely grow better and healthier outdoors because of the amount of sunlight it gets, but it will still grow very well indoors.

The haworthia retusa succulent is very easy to grow and care for. By the end of this article you will know the exact grow and care requirements to grow healthy and happy haworthia retusa succulents.

Haworthia Retusa 'Star Cactus' Care

SOIL FOR HAWORTHIA RETUSA 'STAR CACTUS'

This soil is the most perfect soil for the Haworthia Retusa 'Star Cactus'. This succulent soil has 2 of the fastest draining ingredients out there sand and perlite. Sand and perlite will protect your Haworthia Retusa 'Star Cactus' from root rot. Root rot is known as the #1 most common reason why a succulent will die and it happens a lot.

This soil will help your Haworthia Retusa 'Star Cactus' grow healthy, happy, and of course protect it from root rot which is much needed. This soil is also loaded with 60+ minerals and nutrients from seaweed fertilizer. Your Haworthia Retusa 'Star Cactus' will grow bigger, faster, and stronger in this soil because it will be absorbing many nutrients from the seaweed in the soil. 

This is amazing soil for your Haworthia Retusa 'Star Cactus' and you should definitely consider it when growing this succulent. Your Haworthia Retusa 'Star Cactus' will just simply love it and will grow super healthy, faster, bigger, and happier when grown in this soil.

WATERING

You should water the Haworthia Retusa 'Star Cactus' 1-3 days a week or when the soil looks or feels very dry. You must make sure to avoid overwatering so root rot does not occur and kill your succulent plant. It's important to use the 'soak and dry' method and only water when the soil looks or feels very dry. Be on the lookout for underwatering and overwatering.

POT FOR HAWORTHIA RETUSA 'STAR CACTUS'

It's important to use a succulent pot with a drainage hole. This will allow the excess water to drain out of the bottom of the drainage hole, keeping the soil dry and preventing overwatering and root rot. It's very important that your succulent pot has a drainage hole, most experience succulent growers know that having a succulent pot with a drainage hole is a must when growing any succulent. If your succulent pot doesn't have a drainage hole no problem! Check out our article on how to grow succulents in pots without drainage holes.

WHERE TO PLANT THE HAWORTHIA RETUSA 'STAR CACTUS'

The Haworthia Retusa 'Star Cactus' isn't cold hardy, so make sure you avoid growing this succulent outdoors during the cold winter season. Avoid growing in temperatures under 30° F (-1.1° C) it will die in cold and freezing temperatures. Make sure to move and grow this succulent indoors during the cold winter season. You can then move it back outdoors once the weather gets warmer. Make sure to grow it outdoors in a succulent pot or container so you can easily move it when you need to. 

Plant in an area that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight every single day. Make sure this succulent gets enough sun so it can grow healthy, produce its colors, and avoid etiolation. If growing indoors make sure to place it where it gets enough sunlight. If your house doesn't get enough sunlight, try investing into some grow lights. 

HOW TO PROPAGATE THE HAWORTHIA RETUSA 'STAR CACTUS'

Leaves:

For leaf propagation, gently just twist and pull the leaf very gently off the stem. It’s very important that you get the full leaf and not let part of the leaf stay on the stem. To make sure you get a very precise cut you can get some trimmers and cut the leaf off. After you cut your leaves off the stem you must make sure you let them sit out for 2-4 days so they can form a callus. After the leaves have formed a callus, go ahead and plant them in well-drained succulent soil. 

Offsets:

Same thing as cuttings, make sure that you cut off the offsets at a sharp angle. Then wait 2-4 days for a callus to form, then go ahead and plant the offset in well-drained succulent soil, and water right away.

That’s it!

Now you know all the grow and care requirements for growing healthy and happy haworthia retusa succulents. 

This succulent is very easy to grow and care for, and every single succulent lover should do it!

This succulent will also make the most beautiful indoor or outdoor garden decoration. You will love growing this succulent indoors or outdoors! Your choice!

The haworthia retusa succulent is very easy to grow and care for, and now you know all the grow and care requirements to do so!

Good luck growing it!

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