Haworthia Savanna
Gasteria ‘Little Warty’ · Hybrid (parents from South Africa)
A charming, slow-growing succulent with thick, warty, spotted leaves in a compact rosette. One of the few succulents that genuinely thrives in lower light — and it’s pet-friendly.
Available in 4½ inchCare
Light
Thrives in bright, indirect light — ideal for windowsills or sheltered spots with filtered sun — and tolerates lower light better than most succulents. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Water
Water only when the soil is completely dry. It stores water in its thick, warty leaves and is highly drought-tolerant. Always use a pot with good drainage to prevent root rot.
Soil & Feeding
Use a well-draining cactus or succulent soil, and fertilize lightly once a month during the spring and summer growing season.
Quick Tip
Water at the soil, keeping the leaves dry — moisture sitting on the warty surface can lead to spots or rot.
Details
Its compact rosette and textured, warty, spotted leaves make it a charming accent for desks, shelves, and windowsills. It’s a slow grower, so what you plant is what you enjoy for years.
- ✅ One of the few succulents that thrives in lower light
- ✅ Drought-tolerant, needs very little water, and very forgiving
- ✅ Warty, spotted leaves add real personality
Size
Available in a 4½ inch pot — a great starter size that’s easy to place on a windowsill, desk, or shelf, and simple to repot as it grows.
Good to Know
🐾 Non-toxic to humans and generally considered pet-safe — a great choice for households with pets and children.
Plant Bio
Gasteria ‘Little Warty’ · sold as “Haworthia Savanna”
Despite the “Haworthia” trade name, this plant is botanically a Gasteria — the popular hybrid ‘Little Warty’. Gasterias are South African succulents closely related to both aloes and haworthias, and they’re famous for tolerating shade better than almost any other succulent.
‘Little Warty’ is grown for its texture: thick, tongue-shaped, dark green leaves edged and dappled with raised, pale, wart-like bumps and bands. The leaves stack into a compact, tidy rosette that stays small for years — it’s a notably slow grower.
That toughness and low-light tolerance make it one of the easiest succulents to keep alive indoors, on a desk or a windowsill that doesn’t get much direct sun.
Care is simple: bright indirect (or even moderate) light, gritty soil, and water only when fully dry.
What makes it special?
- It’s actually a Gasteria, prized for its warty, textured leaves.
- It tolerates low light better than most succulents.
- It’s slow, tough, forgiving, and pet-friendly.
Note: Gasterias are generally considered non-toxic and pet-safe, but are grown for ornament rather than eating. Overwatering is the main thing to avoid.