Fairy Washboard
4.8 out of 5 (98 experiences)
Survivor
About Fairy Washboard
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 limifolia
Haworthiopsis
Asphodelaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Fairy Washboard
How often to water your Fairy Washboard
every 12
Fairy Washboard 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Fairy Washboard in your home
a window
Fairy Washboard 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 Fairy Washboard in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Fairy Washboard
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 Fairy Washboard after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Different Coloration on Fairy Washboard I've recently noticed that there is some different coloration on some of the leaves(?) of my fairy washboard plant. I've had it for a couple months now, and have not noticed any of the leaves having that reddish color. I want to make sure it isn't infected with anything. Is it okay? #succulentlove #plantinfo
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Plant help? I just got this plant and I don’t want it to die but I honestly don’t know what I’m doing. Any tips?
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Spike is not as ‘spikey’ as he was when he first joined our family. He had a bright beautiful green hue; but now he looks sunburned and shriveled up. Any thoughts from the #SucculentSquad for this #NewPlantMom ???
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He's out growing his artificial paint finally!
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Hello everyone,I am brand new to the gardening community,and I would appreciate any advice on how to take care of aloe plants,as I've been given some cuttings,also meet my first plant!
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Is this plant healthy?
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What are signs of overwatering? #FairyWashboard
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Can I save this fairy washboard? i got it from the clearance section at lowes yesterday hoping i could bring it back but its worse than i thought…. i just realized i can pick it right up out of the soil becuase it’s roots are so dry and tiny! :( I immediately started trying to bottom water it but im not sure if i can save it…. i’m a first time plant owner… please help me #SucculentSquad #FairyWashboard #help
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Double Flowering Succs!?! Hey guys! I haven’t posted in a while but I just wanted to share my succulents who are both sprouting at the same time!! The one on the left ( #fairywashboard ) has been shooting its stalk up since august but the one on the right ( #ZebraHaworthiopsis ) has its first ever!! Super excited about these ❤️ #HappyPlants #BloomingSuccs #SucculentSquad #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth
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#SucculentSquad #SucculentLove #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewGrowth I’m so excited! I just found a baby growing on my baby Hayworthia. He’s so 🥰
Care Summary for Fairy Washboard
Fairy Washboard
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.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 73
Fast grower 16
Easy to propagate 15
Large, lush leaves 5
Blooms easily 5
Browns easily 1
03/19/2022
Cool
12/28/2021
Will survive anyone who is not the best with plants.
Survivor
12/01/2021
This plant was very easy to care for .
Survivor
11/28/2021
Super cute! Very easy first plant.
Survivor
10/02/2021
The cutest little guy and very sturdy
Survivor
08/25/2021
its very pretty:) i love its little ridges and everything its so cool pls get one
Easy to propagate
Survivor
08/21/2021
easy to take care of
Survivor
07/11/2021
just cute and simple
Survivor
06/30/2021
They’re troopers from relocating across the YS!
06/27/2021
A good first plant. Easy to look after <3
Easy to propagate
06/23/2021
Easy go manage
Survivor
06/22/2021
Less water, less care
Survivor
06/22/2021
It will look semi-normal for ages and suddenly a stem will shoot out the middle and flower! Remember to spritz it/keep it away from sunlight as the stem can dry out easily
Survivor
Blooms easily
Easy to propagate
06/12/2021
Doesn’t need a lot of water, and thrives in sunlight
Fast grower
Survivor
06/12/2021
Honestly I’ve had this little guy for so long and even though mine looks a bit worse for ware I’ve had him 4/5 years which includes my neglectful teenage years where I forgot he existed but no matter what this little plant pulls through and I would recommend this plant to anyone who’s new to plants and wants something small and easy to look after
Survivor
06/07/2021
Grows quite fast and is extremely hearty. It has survived in many different conditions.
Fast grower
Survivor
06/02/2021
This one is a pup I replanted ! She’s thriving! Such an easy plant to take care of and propagate!!
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Survivor
06/02/2021
Such a wonderful plant!! Saw it and instantly fell in love such a fun plant!
Easy to propagate
Survivor
06/02/2021
Sprouts so many pups I’m amazed! It was living in a horribly small pot and being overwatered when i bought it but it’s such a hardy plant it’s still doing great!
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Survivor
06/01/2021
Very easy to take care of.
Easy to propagate
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