Plant Care Haworthiopsis concolor

Haworthiopsis concolor

About Haworthiopsis concolor

These tiny succulents are native to Southern Africa, but now grow in homes around the world! Since they're adapted to harsh, dry cliamtes, their succulent leaves store water during the dry season. They also use a special form of photosynthesis that helps them retain water by only exchanging gases at night! 🌌

Taxonomy

Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Concolor'
Haworthiopsis
Asphodelaceae
Asparagales

Also known as

Haworthia attenuata Concolor and Haworthia concolor

How to care for Haworthiopsis concolor

💦 Water

How often to water your Haworthiopsis concolor

Water needs for Haworthiopsis concolor
0.5 cups
every 12

Haworthiopsis concolor needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Haworthiopsis concolor

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Haworthiopsis concolor in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Haworthiopsis concolor: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Haworthiopsis concolor may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Haworthiopsis concolor in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Haworthiopsis concolor

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Haworthiopsis concolor: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Haworthiopsis concolor after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level
💦 Water Needs

Haworthiopsis concolor thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Haworthiopsis concolor may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Haworthiopsis concolor is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Haworthiopsis concolor prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

Haworthiopsis concolor is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Haworthiopsis concolor grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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🌎 Native Region

Haworthiopsis concolor is native to Southern Africa.


🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Haworthiopsis concolor grows in a rosette pattern, with leaves neatly arranged in a circle. New growth will emerge from the center.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Haworthiopsis concolor can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Haworthiopsis concolor. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Haworthiopsis concolor

Haworthiopsis concolor

Haworthiopsis concolor


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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