Haworthia Species

Haworthiacooperi

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Haworthia (ha-WORTH-ee-a)
Species
cooperi (koo-PER-ee)
Synonym
Catevala cooperi
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Picayune, Mississippi

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral

If it receives direct sunlight or not enough water, its leaves turn a reddish tone.

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