Native to South Africa, Haworthia Var. Obtusa benefits from bright, indirect sunlight and the best growth is seen in a non-organic medium with a slow-release fertilizer. Excessive sunlight can cause Haworthia Var. Obtusa leaves to appear dull and wrinkle, potentially halting the plant's growth.
LIGHT | Partial sun (morning sun) to bright shade
COLD TOLERANCE | -1º C
WATER | Water generously when soil is dry
SOIL PH | 6.6 - 7.5
SOIL TYPE | 30% potting mix 70% non organic material (pumice or perlite). Or, grow plant in 100% calcined clay
FERTILIZER | Fish emulsion, kelp solution, worm casting, shrimp compost
PROPAGATION METHODS | Leaf, offsets or stem cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL | Low
ACTIVE SEASON | Autumn (Sept. - April)
NOTE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS
Place cutting on the soil surface. Watering should not take place until roots begin to appear, typically within 3 weeks. Provide the plant with little water, only when the medium dries out. During early root development, provide bright shade; when hardening off, cautiously acclimate to outdoor conditions.