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La Haworthia attenuata It is a small plant, which can be grown in wide and low pots. Produces many offspring from an early age, genetically identical to her, and that they can also be separated and planted in other places. In fact, this is one of the easiest species to reproduce, as long as it is done at the right time of course. But it is also one of those that require less care.
But it is important to keep in mind that it is a succulent plant, that is, one that stores water in its body -in the leaves, to be more exact-, and that if it is watered in excess it will rot. Thus, We want to explain the care of the Haworthia attenuata.
How do you take care of the zebra succulent? It is a plant that, due to the fact that it is found in any nursery or plant store, and that it is also very beautiful, you have surely encouraged yourself to acquire at some time. You may have it even now but you doubt where to put it, or how many times to water it. Well, then we are going to talk about all this and more so that your crass stays beautiful:
When to water the Haworthia attenuata?
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Both cacti and succulents are often said to be plants that resist drought without problems, so they do not have to be watered frequently, but is that true? I met a biologist who devoted much of his life to the production of this type of plants, who once told me that they needed almost as much water as any other ornamental plant, such as geraniums, for example.
This has its explanation: for a plant to withstand short periods of drought, it must have water reserves inside. And of course, for that, either it has to rain from time to time, or it has to be watered. But you have to be careful with this and not think that you have to pour water on them daily, because if we do it we will kill the Haworthia attenuata and any other succulent we have.
Based on this, how many times should you water? If the weather is hot and/or dry, the soil will not stay wet very long; On the other hand, if it is cold and/or humid, the soil or substrate in which it grows will lose its moisture quickly. For this reason, You should water more in summer than in winter.. How many times a week? This will depend a lot on the weather in the area and how quickly the land dries. For the avoidance of doubt, it is best to do this when the soil is completely dry.
At what time can it be transplanted?
Since it is a species of subtropical origin, It is important that both pot changes and planting in the garden are carried out as soon as temperatures remain above 15ºC. If, for example, you know, from other years, that there are usually frosts in March, then it is best not to handle your plant until April, when temperatures have recovered.
How should it be done? Very easy: the first thing is to wait for it to root correctly, that is, until the roots come out of the holes in the pot. Later, if you want to have it in the garden, you simply have to dig a hole of about 30 x 30 centimeters, and fill it with soil for succulents like this, and if what interests you most is to have it in a larger pot, choose one that is about 5 centimeters larger in diameter and higher than the current one, and also plant it with a specific substrate for these plants.
In any case, it is important that it remains centered, and at a suitable height (neither too high nor too low).
When do you have to pay?
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It is highly recommended to pay the Haworthia attenuata. We are interested because that way you can grow with a better state of health. Thus, we will pay it with a specific fertilizer for succulents, which is liquid (such as this) throughout the spring and summer. If we follow the instructions that are specified on the packaging, we will make our plant very beautiful.
However, we recommend fertilizing late in the afternoon, especially if it is summer, since this way the plant will have more time to take advantage of it.
Do you need protection against the cold?
By experience, it is a plant that supports cool temperatures well, but frosts do damage. Thus, yes, it can be grown outdoors all year round in frost-free places, but not in the rest.
If there are any in your area, you will have to keep it indoors, specifically in a room with plenty of natural light and where there are no drafts.
La Haworthia attenuata It's a crass that you don't have to take much care of, don't you think? That is why it is ideal for beginners.