Haworthias are small and appropriately admired succulents from southern Africa. Haworthia is a large genus of small, slow-growing succulent plants that resemble mini aloe plants with rosettes of fleshy green leaves generously covered with white pearly warts or bands. Commonly kept as indoor plants, they require bright light but not all-day full sun, preferring temperatures between 70 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Haworthia thrives in sandy, well-draining, neutral soil that provides adequate summer moisture and relatively drier winter conditions.

Haworthia needs water when the top inch of soil dries out. We should avoid overwatering, but don't let them dry out completely. Haworthia can be planted in sandy, well-draining, neutral soil; best planted in spring or early summer. Indoors, Haworthia do best near an east- or west-facing window. Follow label instructions to fertilize Haworthia during the spring and summer growing seasons with a cactus fertilizer. Don't feed during the fall and winter. Since pollinators can't reach your indoor plants, you must hand-pollinate Haworthia using a pair of fine, sterilized tweezers, and a headband magnifier. Pollinate from noon to late afternoon. When the upper parts of the petals curl outwards, a flower is fully opened.