Haworthia pentagonia 'West Jogoo'

Botanical & Common Names
- Botanical name: Haworthia pentagonia 'West Jogoo'
- Common names: Haworthia

Background & Origin
Haworthia pentagona ‘West Jogoo’ is a compact succulent native in species form to South Africa, where Haworthias grow in rocky, dry environments often sheltered beneath stones or scrub. This variety forms tight rosettes of pointed green leaves with raised texture and subtle patterning, giving it a sculptural, geometric appearance. Adapted to arid conditions, it stores water within its fleshy leaves and thrives with minimal care in bright, indirect light.

Care Level
- Care level: Easy
- Suitable for beginners: Yes!

What It Loves
- Bright warm spot without direct sun
- Letting the compost dry out

What It Dislikes
- Overwatering or sitting in soggy soil

Best Rooms for This Plant
- Bedroom
- Living room
- Office

Growth Potential
- Typical height indoors: 25 cm in height
- Typical spread: Up to 15 cm wide
- Growth rate: Slow growing
- Pruning required: Occasional to remove dead leaves

Is This Plant Right for You?
This plant is a great choice if you:
- Love unusual textured and sculptural succulents
- Enjoy compact plants
- Low maintenance plants

Light
- Best light: Bright warm spot with some direct sun
- Avoid: Dark corners

Watering
- Frequency: Water when soil is completely dry,
- Seasonal note: Reduce watering in winter when growth slows to almost none.

Humidity
- Prefers: No humidity
- Extra humidity helpful?: These plants are native to arid conditions and do not require humidity.

Feeding
- Feed with: A balanced houseplant fertiliser
- Frequency: Once or twice during growing season during spring and summer. No feeding is needed during autumn and winter.

Toxicity
- Pet safe: Yes
- Notes: Keep out of reach of pets and small children to avoid damage.

Repotting
- How often: Once a year
- Signs it’s needed: Roots growing out of the drainage holes, slower growth, or soil drying very quickly. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering.