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Haworthia attenuata Root Loss: Re-rooting Protocol

Immediate Surgery

Snapped roots will rot. Must re-root cleanly.

Protocol

Clean, straight cut at base removing all root tissue.
Follow succulent rooting guide: Propagation Instructions
Callous 1–2 weeks in shade.
Root in perlite/sand.
Mist only until rooted.

Prognosis

Small Haworthias re-root readily. The ½-inch stem base is sufficient.

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