• Photo of Haworthia retusa (Haworthia retusas)

Plant Profile: Haworthia retusa

Names

Cushion Aloe, Star Cactus

  • Photo of Haworthia retusa (Haworthia retusas)

Phonetic Spelling:ha-WORTH-ee-a re-TOO-suh

Genus:Haworthia

Species:retusa

Family:Asphodelaceae

The Star Cactus, a succulent species, is known for its distinctive star-shaped rosettes created by its thick, fleshy leaves, which is how it earned its common name. This plant originates from South Africa.

Haworthia retusa Feature Summary

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Tags

#window boxes
#rock gardens
#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats

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Haworthia retusa Feature Summary

Attributes
Whole Plant Traits
Succulent

Haworthia retusa Attributes

Haworthia retusa: Country Or Region Of Origin

South Africa

Haworthia retusa: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Haworthia retusa Whole Plant Traits

Haworthia retusa: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Haworthia retusa Leaves

Haworthia retusa: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Haworthia retusa Stem

Haworthia retusa: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes