Succulents – Star Cactus

Star cactus 

Botanical name: haworthia retusa 

Beginner friendly?: no 

Average size at maturity: 4 inches in height with a spread of about 6 inches 

Hardy zone: zones 9-11

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time: winter, spring 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: deadhead year-round as needed

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring or fall months 

Landscape use: succulent garden, container plant 

Special features: drought tolerant, heat tolerant, pet friendly

Light needs: 3-5 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow soil to dry out almost completely between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a cactus and succulent plant food fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: portulaca, sedum, mammillaria 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no