Native to coastal areas of South Africa, Haworthia retusa thrives on sandy soils and calcareous rocks. It is a perennial, polycarpic species featuring triangular leaves with translucent margins, an uncommon trait within the Haworthia genus. Triangular leaves 2-3 cm wide arranged in a dense rosette with translucent tips. Light green coloration with darker hues during winter. Leaf length up to 6 cm.
Provide bright filtered light; reduce watering from autumn to spring, increase during summer. Use substrate with at least 70% mineral content for drainage. Minimum temperature 8 °C. Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.