Sun: Full sun to light shade
Water: Typical water needs for a succulent
Temperature: Zone 1a from -60° F to -55° F (-51.1 ° C to -48,3° C) to Zone 11b from 45° F to 50° F (7.2° C to 10° C)
Winter Survival: Not cold hardy
Propagation: offsets
Flower: in the summer
Flower Type: Green, white
Toxic: Generally non-toxic to humans and animals
Dormant: summer
Space Requirement: Indoors
Common Problems: Plants may rot if overwatered, pests
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Basc Care for Haworthia Cooperi ‘Truncata’
Watering
Watering for Haworthia Cooperi ‘Truncata’ is a simple task. It requires Typical water needs for a succulent.
What you need to remember is that this type of succulents needs to be watered for every 2 weeks
Fertilizing
Only feed this succulent during its active growing seasons which means winter. Use the right fertilizer applied in the right amounts. Applying half-strength balanced fertilizer every month or so is recommended for optimal results.
Do not fertilize during summer as the plant is dormant.
Sun & Location Requirements for "Cooper's Haworthia, Pussy Foot, Window Haworthia"
Haworthia Cooperi ‘Truncata’ thrives in full sun to light shade. This means that it should be exposed to direct sunlight for most of the day for optimal growth and health. Make sure your succulent is placed in a spot where it will receive no more than 5 hours of shade each day.
As per this succulent profile, it is only able to stay healthy when the environment temperature is above the range of zone 1a from -60° F to -55° F (-51.1 ° C to -48,3° C).
When temperatures drop below freezing, it is important to take precautions to protect Haworthia Cooperi ‘Truncata’ from the cold. Insulating and providing adequate drainage for the plant are key elements in helping it survive winter weather. Wind and sun exposure should also be minimized to prevent frost damage.
Any succulents in the group will only need minimal space to grow. You can place your pot at your table or window. Outdoors is also a nice idea to put your pot.
Haworthia Cooperi ‘Truncata’ also benefits from some indirect light throughout the day as well, so make sure you give it enough space to soak up light without becoming too exposed to heat.
Propagation
Propagating with offsets is a great way to get more plants from the same mother plant. All you have to do is cut away an offset and pot it in soil, and soon enough you’ll have a brand-new Haworthia Cooperi ‘Truncata’!
Toxicity
Haworthia Cooperi ‘Truncata’ is not known to pose any significant health risks, as it is not considered to be toxic. However, it is best to keep the plant away from young children and pets, as they may ingest some of the parts of this plant that could contain toxins which can cause mild skin irritation.
Pests and Diseases
Haworthia Cooperi ‘Truncata’ can be affected common pests and diseases like most of the other succulents such as mealybugs and scale insects.
If you do spot any of pest signs, you can treat your succulent using below methods.
- Mealybugs: quarantine, clean infected plants, soapy water.
- Scale insects: quarantine, clean infected plants, soapy water.
Besides that, to prevent serious health issues from happening, keep your succulent in a well-ventilated area and check it regularly for any signs of pests or health problems.