A jewel-like rosette of plump translucent blue-green leaves with glassy 'windowed' tips that glow when backlit, allowing light into the buried plant body. A coveted collector's miniature.
At a glance
- Plant type: Succulent
- Mature size: 8 cm H × 10 cm W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Cooper's Haworthia
Botanically, Haworthia cooperi is a slow-growing succulent in the Asphodelaceae family. It reaches around 8 cm tall and 10 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Cooper's Haworthia
Cooper's Haworthia suits arid and semi-arid, warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is a sought-after collector's plant.
Soil & planting
Cooper's Haworthia does best in sandy and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Cooper's Haworthia handles dry conditions well once established. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Cooper's Haworthia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Cooper's Haworthia in the garden
Cooper's Haworthia earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Cooper's Haworthia with species that also favour very drought tolerant and arid and semi-arid climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Cooper's Haworthia
Plant Sale lists Cooper's Haworthia as potted plants. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
