Haworthia turgida

Haworthia | Updated: January 19, 2025

This short, green succulent forms a wide, thick rosette. The tops of its leaves form a window that allows more sunlight to reach the plant. It grows slowly, but is good for indoor growers and beginners.

Quick Guide

Full sun to partial shade 🌤️
Typical water needs for a succulent
Plant grows up to 5″ (12.7 cm) tall
Plant grows up to 5″ (12.7 cm) wide
Zone 10a (Minimum 30° F | -1.1° C)
Not cold hardy
Propagation by offsets
Generally non-toxic
Winter Dormant

How to 🩷 Care for and Propagate Your 🪴 Succulents

General Care for Haworthia turgida

Haworthia turgida thrives in both container gardens and outdoor settings. When grown in the ground, its offsets create clumps that spread out in a mat, making it a charming ground cover.

Watering

Haworthia turgida has typical watering needs for a succulent. The soak and dry method is ideal—allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Where to Plant

Haworthia turgida is not cold hardy. If your area experiences temperatures below 30°F (-1.1°C), it’s best to plant it in a container that can be moved indoors. This succulent does well in full to partial sun. Aim for a spot in your garden that gets about 6 hours of sunlight daily. Indoors, place it near a south-facing window for optimal sunlight if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere.

How to Propagate Haworthia turgida

Propagation is easy through offsets.

Offsets

Haworthia turgida produces small offsets around its base. To propagate, pull these offsets up and let them dry for one to two days before replanting them in well-draining soil.

Tags & Attributes

🌤️full sun to partial shade

Scientific Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Haworthia
Species: H. turgida