Haworthia emelyae

In the spring and summer, water when the top inch of the soil feels dry, but never let the soil become soggy. Reduce watering in the fall and winter to just what is necessary to maintain the leaves lush. Never let water build up inside the rosette because this might cause decay.

Picture Haworthia comes from habitats with dappled or filtered light, such as the understory of forests or rocky sites that offer natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can also tolerate full sun.

Although Picture Haworthia can tolerate some heat, it mainly does best and grows during the cooler months and becomes dormant in summer. In hot summer temperatures it should be given shade to avoid scorching from strong sunlight. Watering should be reduced or stopped during the hottest season to prevent root rot. It grows vigorously in winter and spring. Provided the temperature does not fall too low, it will continue to grow steadily.

For Picture Haworthia, small amounts of fertilizer applied once or twice a year during the active growing season are sufficient. Avoid fertilizing in winter and in summer when the plant is dormant. Cut back on fertilizer for repotted plants and wait a couple of months after repotting before applying fertilizer. Fertilizing helps maintain healthy growth and can encourage flowering.

When repotting a Picture Haworthia, pick a pot slightly larger than the current one that provides good drainage. Use a gritty, well-draining cactus or succulent mix. Carefully remove the plant from its old pot, brush off excess soil, and set it in the new pot at the same depth. Wait a few days before watering so any root damage can heal. Repot in spring or fall and place the plant in a brightly lit spot.

How to Trim a Zebra Plant, Haworthia Fasciata 'Zebra Plants' don't need to be pruned. The succulent grows slowly, and unlike many aloes, cactus, and other succulent plants, trimming has little impact on its rate of expansion. Only when they die or you want to propagate from leaf cuttings do you need to clip the leaves.