Plant Care Haworthia mirabilis

Haworthia mirabilis

Taxonomy

Haworthia mirabilis
Haworthia
Asphodelaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Haworthia mirabilis

💦 Water

How often to water your Haworthia mirabilis

Water needs for Haworthia mirabilis
0.5 cups
every 12

Haworthia mirabilis 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 Haworthia mirabilis

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Haworthia mirabilis in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Haworthia mirabilis: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Haworthia mirabilis love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Haworthia mirabilis does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Haworthia mirabilis

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Haworthia mirabilis: 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 Haworthia mirabilis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Haworthia mirabilis is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


💦 Water Needs

Haworthia mirabilis 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 mirabilis 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Haworthia mirabilis 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

Haworthia mirabilis 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 mirabilis 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!


💩 Fertilizer

Haworthia mirabilis 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!


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Haworthia mirabilis 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 mirabilis is native to Southern Africa.


🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Haworthia mirabilis bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

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


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Haworthia mirabilis can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9b-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🌱 Propagation

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


🧐 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 Haworthia mirabilis. 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 Haworthia mirabilis

Haworthia mirabilis

Haworthia mirabilis


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft 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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