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Haworthia mutica

5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Survivor

Blooms easily

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Haworthia mutica

Genus

Haworthia

Family

Asphodelaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Haworthia mutica

💦 Water

How often to water your Haworthia mutica

Haworthia mutica 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Haworthia mutica in your home

Haworthia mutica 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 Haworthia mutica in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Haworthia mutica

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

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Haworthia mutica 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.

Haworthia mutica Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Haworthia mutica 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 🏡.

Haworthia mutica Light Requirements →

Haworthia mutica Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Haworthia mutica 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 mutica 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.

Haworthia mutica Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Haworthia mutica 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!

Best Soil Mix for Haworthia mutica →

When and How to Successfully Repot Haworthia mutica →

💩 Fertilizer

Haworthia mutica 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Haworthia mutica →

❄️ Dormancy

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

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

Haworthia mutica Temperature Tolerance →

🧐 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 mutica. 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 mutica

Haworthia mutica

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 2

Blooms easily 1

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3 Plants

627 XP

07/01/2021

I bought this poor thing from a shop that barely watered their succulents and then put them out in the direct sun for almost 12-14 hours every day. I had been looking for a star cactus for a while and this little guy came along my path.
Bad part was that it was shriveled and poorly planted. Yes the pot had a drain (most important part), but that drain meant nothing if it wasn’t getting any water. So i ended up purchasing it from that shop with little to no hope for it surviving. Just thought I’d give it a shot.
As soon as I repotted it into some cactus/succulent mix soil and gave it a little bit more room to grow out of the top, it thrived! The bits on the side of it that you see in the photo i have on my profile... those all puffed out and became green and happy! (with the exception of a couple that were dead of course).
If you’re planning on getting one of these, I highly recommend it, but make sure you either know what pot/soil to put it in or that you buy it from someone who knows what they’re doing. Once these things have a good start then they grow like crazy and start to thrive <3

Survivor