Haworthia emelyae comptoniana
Taxonomy
Haworthia emelyae var. comptoniana
Haworthia
Asphodelaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Haworthia emelyae comptoniana

How often to water your Haworthia emelyae comptoniana

every 12
Haworthia emelyae comptoniana needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt 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

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Finding light for Haworthia emelyae comptoniana in your home

a window
Haworthia emelyae comptoniana may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 Haworthia emelyae comptoniana in your home š”.

How to fertilize Haworthia emelyae comptoniana

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Haworthia emelyae comptoniana after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Haworthia emelyae comptoniana 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.
Sunlight Needs
Haworthia emelyae comptoniana may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š 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 š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Haworthia emelyae comptoniana 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.
Soil
Haworthia emelyae comptoniana is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnāt 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!
Fertilizer
Haworthia emelyae comptoniana grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
Itās common for Haworthia emelyae comptoniana to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
Native Region
Haworthia emelyae comptoniana is native to Southern Africa.
Care Summary for Haworthia emelyae comptoniana
Haworthia emelyae comptoniana
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
