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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April 2024 and April 2026. Haworthia madness gone Goth. #succulentsquad
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I didn’t know they did this
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So this got knocked around and came out of the soil. Is it salvageable? #FairyWashboard
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Is this normal? I noticed these shriveled leaves and gently tugged. One came out immediately, another took a bit more pressure but still came off pretty easily and then I spotted a third (middle pic) before I pulled it, I wanted to make sure it was normal. The base almost looks reddish/brown. Not much experience with succulents so I’m not sure whether this is normal or if I would be concerned. He’s currently in the peat mix he came home in, but he was root bound so I put him in a bigger pot (without breaking up the roots or the peat mix) after a month and backfilled with a succulent/bonsai mix. I water when he feels feather-light and he’s currently in a west facing windowsill. #HappyPlants #SucculentLove #FairyWashboard
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My plant does not have any roots, is this normal? #FairyWashboard
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This is one of my oldest plants in the collection I have.I got it right after my son was born.So its been 8 yrs.Now I saw it was leaning slightly to one side&to my suprise,....finally a lil one coming in(here i was really thinking to myself,why hasn't this one ever had a lil baby?😂🤣🥰)the lighting in my house is not great rn so in the pic i am using a flashlight..
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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!
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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