Haworthia retusa aka African Emeralds

If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, African Emeralds is a great choice to test your gardening skills.

African Emeralds does best in dry soil and should only be watered sparingly.

To keep your African Emeralds healthy, it's important to use a potting soil that won't retain too much moisture. A soil that drains well and contains perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition is ideal. Adding a few handfuls of perlite to regular cactus soil from the store is an easy way to create this type of soil mix.

To ensure optimal growth, the African Emeralds prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the cold period, it is common for African Emeralds to go dormant, resulting in a slowdown of growth. To accommodate this, waterings should be spaced out more.

African Emeralds is not known to cause harm to humans or pets.

African Emeralds thrives in dry environments, but if you provide extra humidity or mist your plant, the lingering water on its leaves could create an ideal environment for certain fungal diseases.

The African Emeralds is characterized by its slow growth and doesn't need fertilization in addition to its potting soil. By renewing the soil in its pot once a year, it should have enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not from any fertilizers.

African Emeralds’s native range is Southern Africa.

Yes, if you provide your African Emeralds with adequate sunlight and water, you can expect it to bloom.