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. Once established, it is low maintenance.
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 dry conditions once established 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.
