About
A diverse and varied species, *Haworthia cooperi* is notable for its soft green, fleshy rosettes and distinctive leaf features, including transparent streaks or tips. It is often confused with relatives like *Haworthia cymbiformis* and *Haworthia mucronata*.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant grows in clumps of small rosettes of tiny, fleshy, light green leaves. Most varieties feature a slight bristly 'awn' on the leaf margins, with some leaves terminating in a long bristle or thread. A key feature is the presence of transparent streaks or tips on the leaves, which can sometimes be entirely transparent. Varieties include those with short blue-green stumpy leaves (e.g., var. dielsiana, var. pilifera) or fat, compact, furry leaves (e.g., var. venusta).
Distribution & habitat
Endemic to the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa, occurring roughly between Port Elizabeth and East London in the east. It thrives in a summer rainfall region.
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
- Native to
- South Africa
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- easy