Haworthia cymbiformis is a small, attractive succulent native to South Africa. It’s popular because it’s easy to grow and has beautiful, translucent leaf tips that look like tiny windows.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Haworthia cymbiformis
- Common Name: Cathedral Window Haworthia
- Plant Type: Succulent
- Growth Size: 5–10 cm tall, 10–20 cm wide
- Growth Habit: Forms clusters (offsets or “pups”) over time.
Appearance
- Thick, fleshy, boat-shaped green leaves.
- Transparent “window” tips allow sunlight to penetrate deeper into the leaf.
- Produces white, tubular flowers on a thin stalk during spring or summer.
Care Guide
☀️ Light
- Bright, indirect sunlight is ideal.
- Can tolerate gentle morning sun.
- Avoid harsh afternoon sunlight, which may scorch the leaves.
💧 Water
- Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry.
- Reduce watering significantly during winter.
- Overwatering is the most common cause of plant loss.
🌱 Soil
- Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix.
- A mix with perlite, pumice, or coarse sand works best.
🌡️ Temperature
- Ideal: 15–28°C
- Protect from frost (below 5°C).
🪴 Pot
- Use a pot with drainage holes.
- Terracotta pots help excess moisture evaporate.
Fertilizer
- Feed once every 1–2 months during spring and summer with a diluted cactus fertilizer.
- No fertilizer is needed during winter.
Propagation
- Separate offsets (pups) from the mother plant.
- Allow the cut end to dry for 1–2 days before planting in dry succulent soil.
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