🌵 Haworthia coarctata

A compact, clumping succulent with firm, fleshy leaves arranged in tight rosettes or towers. The leaves are deep green to dark purple and often dotted with tiny white tubercles, giving it a textured, almost armored look.

🔆 Light Requirements

• Ideal Light: Bright, indirect sunlight.

• Tolerates: A few hours of direct morning sun or filtered afternoon light.

• Avoid: Intense midday sun (can scorch leaves) and deep shade (causes stretching and color loss).

💧 Watering Guidelines

• When to Water: Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

• Frequency: Every 2–3 weeks in warm seasons; once a month or less in winter.

• Important: Water at the base and avoid soaking the rosette to prevent rot.

🌾 Soil & Potting

• Soil: Well-draining cactus/succulent mix (add perlite or pumice for better aeration).

• Pot: Small pot with drainage holes. Terracotta is ideal for reducing moisture buildup.

🌱 Fertilization

• Feed: Once every 2–3 months in spring and summer.

• Fertilizer: Use a diluted cactus or succulent fertilizer.

• Avoid: Fertilizing in the dormant winter period.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune: Not typically required, but you can remove dried lower leaves or offsets.

• Propagation: Easily propagated by removing and replanting offsets (“pups”).

🪴 Humidity & Temperature

• Humidity: Prefers low humidity.

• Temperature: Thrives between 18–30°C (65–86°F). Protect from frost or cold drafts.

✅ Why Choose Haworthia coarctata?

• Compact and Sculptural: Ideal for desks, windowsills, or mixed succulent trays.

• Very Hardy: Forgiving of occasional neglect—great for beginners.

• Non-Toxic: Safe around pets and children.