Haworthia cooperi

Haworthia cooperi Care

Haworthia cooperi

What is the plant

Haworthia cooperi is a popular dwarf perennial succulent that belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. It comes from the Cape Province in South Africa, where it grows on lowland plains, and it got its name in 1809 in honor of the botanist who discovered it.

Haworthia cooperi is a rare, slow-growing plant with small rosettes and fleshy light green leaves. There are bristles and transparent bands around the tips of the leaves, and in certain varieties, the tip of the leaves is completely transparent, which is a useful identification feature. It can grow up to 5 cm (2 in) long and has short stems.
The plant blooms in spring and summer, producing inflorescences of white flowers that grow up to 30 cm (12 in).

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

10°C - 16°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water once every two weeks or more often after the soil is completely dry, as the plant efficiently stores water.
Pruning
Pruning is not necessary, but occasionally removing dead leaves is.
Fertilizer
During the first year, the plant does not need to be fertilized; later, you can use a moderate amount of liquid or slow-release fertilizer.

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Sunlight
The plant likes bright lighting, but you should not leave it in direct sunlight, as the leaves may turn yellow (4-5 hours of indirect sun exposure is ideal).
Soil
Use well-drained sandy soil with pumice or perlite or a special organic mix for cacti or succulents.
Propagation
Cut the stem from the plant with sharp scissors or a knife and remove any old roots that may be on the cutting, give it some time to dry, and plant in well-drained soil.

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Temperature
Haworthia cooperi is a desert plant, so the ideal temperature is 68-79˚F (20-26°C). The night temperature is 50-60˚F (10-16°C), and it cannot withstand lower temperatures than that due to its tropical origins.
Container
There are no special requirements in choosing a pot for planting; the main thing is that there are drainage holes.
Fun fact
Due to the translucent leaves with a green tint and a window at the top of the light transmission, some call this plant a Star Window Plant.