Haworthia retusa - Star Cactus

Haworthia retusa is a compact succulent, highly valued for its low rosette and thick leaves with “cut” tips and translucent windows that seem to let light penetrate the leaf. It has a neat, modern appearance and is one of the most suitable succulents for indoors, as it prefers bright light but not scorching sun.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Family: Asphodelaceae

• Botanical name: Haworthia retusa

• Common name (RO): haworthia, “window” succulent

• Leaves: thick, triangular, with flat tips and translucent areas (“windows”); color varies from light green to dark green depending on light

• Growth habit: compact, low rosette; may produce offsets over time

☀️ Growing and care conditions:

• Light: bright indirect light or bright partial shade; avoid strong direct sun (can stain leaves)

• Watering: infrequent; water only after the substrate is completely dry; minimal watering in winter

• Temperature: 18–28°C; protect from cold and damp chill

• Substrate: very well-drained, mineral; pot with mandatory drainage

• Maintenance: do not let water sit in the rosette; occasional rotation helps even growth

🌱 Secret Garden recommendation:

For proper drainage and healthy roots, use Secret Garden professional substrate for Cacti, Succulents & Adenium.

✨ Advantages and uses:

• Modern, “geometric” look, excellent for offices and small spaces

• Resilient and easy-to-care-for plant, ideal for beginners as well

• Can form small, very decorative clusters over time

📌 Note: Plants may show natural variations in shape and shade, and small aesthetic marks or slightly damaged leaves may appear after transport without affecting the plant’s viability.

Height including pot 8 cm.