How often to water Striped Haworthia
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Striped Haworthia is a perennial succulent herbaceous plant, belonging to the Haworthia genus of the Aloe family. The leaves are soft and thick, triangular in shape, it blooms in summer with unique and elegant flowers, matched with dark green leaves, it can be used as a high ornamental value potted plant. It is native to South Africa and is now popular in many countries. Today, I will popularize the knowledge about how to cultivate Striped Haworthia.
I. Soil Selection
A good growing medium is the key to good plant growth. Striped Haworthia prefers to grow in sandy soil that is loose, fertile, well-ventilated, and well-drained. You can mix some coarse sand with decomposed leaf soil to make flower soil. The flower soil prepared in this way can meet the nutrient needs of Striped Haworthia.
II. Water and Fertilizer Management
During the growth period of Striped Haworthia, keep the potting soil moist. In midsummer and winter, when it is in a semi-dormant state, be careful not to let the potting soil get too wet, just follow the principle of "watering when dry". Striped Haworthia does not require much fertilizer, just applying a thin fertilizer solution 1-2 times every spring can meet its needs.
III. Light and Temperature
Striped Haworthia loves light and can be placed outdoors to receive sunlight and accumulate nutrients in all seasons except when the light is too strong in summer, when it needs to be shaded appropriately. Striped Haworthia is sensitive to high and low temperatures, with the best growth environment being between 15-32 degrees Celsius. In winter, it is important to note that if the environmental temperature is below 4 degrees Celsius, Striped Haworthia is prone to frostbite and death.
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