Haworthia and Gasteria

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Climate: Outdoors Zone 10 or higher. Indoors Between 70°F and 90°F, not below 50°F.

Sun: Outdoors Part Shade. Indoors Bright Indirect. Look for potting media designated for cactus and succulents. 

Water: Low water needs. Likes dry down cycles. Never let this plant sit in standing water. 

Humidity: Not particularly humidity sensitive, but ideal is between 25% and 35%.

Fertilizer: Low feed requirements. Do not fertilize the first year of purchase or repotting. Only feed dilute fertilizer in the spring, never in the winter or summer.

Pests: Typically free of pests, but can sometimes get mealy bugs. 

Other Care: These plants are slow growing but will eventually form offshoots. The whole bunch can be repotted into a bigger pot every 4-5 years. The offshoots can also be rooted separately to grow your collection or make succulent combinations.