Star Cactus
4.8 out of 5 (4 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
Taxonomy
Haworthia retusa
Haworthia
Asphodelaceae
Asparagales
What other plant parents say
Survivor 3
Fast grower 2
Large, lush leaves 1
@Sofiaavello
Pembroke Pines, FL
02/20/2021
was bought from a big box store and had all of its roots tangled in a mesh that made it impossible to grow. It was bought several years ago though and shes still surviving.
How to care for Star Cactus
Water
How often to water your Star Cactus
every 9
Star Cactus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 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
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Star Cactus in your home
a window
Star Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Star Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your city to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Star Cactus in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Star Cactus
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 Star Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Star Cactus
Star Cactus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 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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