Haworthias are succulents from Southern Africa that look similar to miniature aloe vera plants.

They make attractive, flowering houseplants that usually bloom in the summer months.

But what happens after they flower – do they die or do they live on to bloom again?

Do Haworthia Die After Flowering?

Many succulents are monocarpic, which means they flower once and then die. Haworthias are not monocarpic so they do not die after flowering.

Haworthia is a fairly large genus that contains about sixty species.

Species of this plant can be found in both summer and winter rainfall areas meaning different species can flower at different times of the year but most tend to be summer and autumn bloomers.

While all monocarpic succulents die after flowering, they do spawn new plants before they bloom.

This way they can die off knowing that there are enough plants ready to replace them.

Since Haworthias don’t die off after blooming, they have the potential to become a long-term part of your home.

Their attractive looks and long life is part of the reason they have become such a popular houseplant.

Does Haworthia Bloom?

Haworthia with a long flowering stalk

Your Haworthia should bloom because it is a flowering succulent.

If the plant is healthy and has been treated well all year then it is likely to produce some flowers in the summer.

The flowering normally occurs on the longest day of summer, but since this is such a slow-growing plant the flowers aren’t always the most vibrant or exciting.

The Haworthia Flowering Stem

When the flowers bloom, they normally appear on the end of a long stem. This is called the inflorescence.

Haworthias are normally small succulents that can range from 4 to 20 cm, while the flowering stem usually grows longer.

Most of the Haworthia’s stem is a similar shape to aloe vera, their flowering stem is long and skinny.

On mature plants that are well taken care of, the stem can grow increasingly long.

As the stem grows longer, more buds will appear along the end.

It almost looks as though it is a completely different species of plant than the succulent it is growing from. 

Haworthia plants can flower several times without dying.

That is why the flowering stem is able to grow as long as it does.

Should You Cut The Haworthia Stem After Flowering?

Since Haworthia plants don’t die after flowering, the bloom stem can continue to grow.

If left to grow, the bloom stem can grow to be over 16 inches.

Some people find this really interesting to just let grow while others like to trim it.

If you find it interesting too, then you can allow it to keep growing and see how tall it gets.

However, if it gets too long it can start to look a little out of place.

If you’re waiting for it to die off, you will likely be waiting for a very long time.

Those bloom stems can get increasingly long, which could make the Haworthia look really awkward.

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What Can I Do With Haworthia Flower Stalk?

To keep your plant looking tidy and well-maintained it’s a good idea to trim the stem back after it’s finished flowering for the season.

The best way to do this is by cutting the stem down to a couple of centimeters once the flowers have died.

Once the soil of the plant has completely dried out you should be able to pull the rest of the bloom stem out without harming the plant.

How Do You Get Haworthia To Flower?

Your Haworthia may need a few years to mature before it is ready to flower.

But when the time comes for it to flower, try adjusting it to half a day of morning sun.

The extra light will help your Haworthia to chemically produce what it needs to flower.

It does best in partial sun.

Keep it in an area where it gets no more than 4-6 hours of weaker morning sunlight.

If given more sun than that it may begin turning a deep red color to show that it is stressed.

Too much full sun will cause it to turn white and eventually dry up.

Apart from the right amount of light, your Haworthia will also require all of its usual care conditions to be just right for it to produce flowers.

This usually means lots of morning light, a regular watering regime, and good draining soil.

But be careful not to overwater your succulent.

Only water it when the soil feels dry to the touch half an inch below the surface.

Water your Haworthia about once every two weeks when it’s being exposed to a lot of bright light and about once every three weeks when it’s in lower light conditions.

What Do Haworthia Flowers Look Like?

When the Haworthia blooms, it’s quite nice but not the most spectacular of blooming succulents.

More mature plants may produce more flower buds.

These cute little buds produce small white and green flowers.

Since the plant doesn’t die off after flowering, it has the potential to grow more buds each summer.

If you treat it right, you may be rewarded with more flowers every year.

Final Thoughts 

Fortunately, Haworthia is a succulent that doesn’t die after flowering.

And if you haven’t already, you should definitely consider adding it to your succulent collection.

These pretty plants are tough, easy to maintain, and live for a long time.

If you take good care of them, they should bloom for you every summer and live in your home for many years.