Compact Succulent
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
Average Watering Needs
Succulent/Cacti Potting Mix
Mature Height 4 Inches
Pet Safe

Fairy Washboard is a compact member of the Aloe family and is a great beginner plant for novice gardeners. The textured leaves form a symmetric rosette as it grows. Haworthia limifolia is the scientific name, and it refers to the file-like edge of the leaves. The bold texture and markings are prized in this succulent plant.

Best Locations For Growing Fairy Washboard

The compact size of this succulent makes it perfect for displaying on a window sill or with other plants on a shelf. This succulent is hardy to zone 9 and makes a great tabletop plant for the patio or deck during the summer in all of the growing zones. No parts of Fairy Washboard are toxic, so the plants might work in a brightly lit child's room, although care should be taken around the sharp edges and pointy ends of the leaves.

Fairy Washboard Sunlight Requirements

Since this succulent is a native of South Africa and Madagascar, it thrives in hot climates that are very bright. Indoors, place Fairy Washboard in a south-facing window to get as much direct sunlight as possible. The plant can be moved to a lower light spot if necessary, but the size of the leaves may decline.

Fairy Washboard Care

Repotting is not needed often since this succulent has a relatively shallow root system. Fairy Washboard regularly develops offset plants, or pups, which can be planted into their own pots at any time. Separating the mother from the pups is quickly done by breaking off the new plant and leaving it to dry for a day or two before potting. Use succulent and cactus potting soil that has a good amount of sand and perlite added.

Watering Fairy Washboard

Water this plant once every 7-10 days during the fall and winter when it is actively growing. Haworthia will slow its growth during the hottest part of the summer and can be left to dry out thoroughly between waterings. If the leaves begin to look brown and shriveled up, the plant is dehydrated. The plant is easily revived with a good soaking in a tray of water for 30-40 minutes to allow the soil to rehydrate fully. Prune off any damaged or dead leaves to clean up the plant and keep pests away. Supplemental humidity is not usually needed, but in arid climates, a misting with distilled water every 2-3 days will help maintain strong growth.

Feeding Fairy Washboard

Fairy Washboard flowers regularly from fall to spring. Adding a diluted liquid succulent fertilizer to the watering once a month will support longer bloom times. Fertilizing in the summer is not needed, while the plant is semi-dormant.

Haworthia Limifolia Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: Yes

Kid Friendly: Yes

Air Purifier: High

Habit: Clumping

Growth Rate: Slow

Mature Height: 4 inches

Mature Spread: 5 inches

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): White

Flower Shade/Description: White

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green, White

Foliage Description: Green/Lime, White

Temperature: 30° - 50°F (-1° - 10°C)

Humidity: Average (40% - 60%)

Common Name: Haworthia Limifolia

Other Name(s): Fairy Washboard

Scientific Name: Haworthiopsis limifolia

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Succ_Haworthia_Fairy.Washboard-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

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