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Haworthia retusa

Common Name(s):

Previously known as:

  • Aloe retusa
Phonetic Spelling
ha-WORTH-ee-a re-TOO-suh
Description

Star Cactus is a succulent plant that forms star-shaped rosettes with its fleshy leaves, hence the common name. It is native to South Africa.

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#window boxes#rock gardens#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
 
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Haworthia Retusa
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Haworthia Retusa
Form Abu Shawka CC0 1.0
Haworthia Retusa
Form Abu Shawka CC BY-SA 4.0
Haworthia Retusa
Form Dun Holm CC0 1.0
Haworthia Retusa
Form Dysmorodrepanis CC BY-SA 3.0
Haworthia Retusa
Form Eria Wei CC BY-SA 4.0
Haworthia Retusa
Form Abu Shawka CC BY-SA 4.0
Haworthia Retusa
Form salchuiwt CC-BY-SA 2.0
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#window boxes#rock gardens#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Haworthia
    Species:
    retusa
    Family:
    Asphodelaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Succulent
  • Leaves:
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No