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Haworthia cooperi (H.Jacobsen) M.B.Bayer var. truncata
| Family Name: | Asphodelaceae |
| Common Name: | Cooper's Haworthia, Pussy Foot, Window Haworthia |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Compact, rosette-forming succulent. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Thick fleshy leaves are oblong to spherical with translucent, round tips. Each rosette is made of 20-25 leaves. |
| Habitat | Native to Cape Province. |
| Cultivation | Plants turn red with too much exposure to sun or insufficient watering. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Silver / Grey |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny, Thick |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny, Smooth, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Rounded / Obtuse |
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Others
| Master ID | 29939 |
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| Species ID | 4248 |
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