Window haworthia
Haworthia cooperi
Also called Cooper's haworthia and Cushion aloe
Houseplant · Succulents & cactiTHE WINDOWS ARE THE LEAF TIPS and in the wild the plant sits BURIED with only those showing. Potted proud and in full sun they scorch brown; bright shade keeps them clear.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Every 16 daysSoak, then bone-dry — wait until the soil is dry right through — lift the pot, it tells you.
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Feed
- Every 90 days
- Humidity
- Low
- Hardiness
- Indoors, or out in high summer RHS H1B, to 10°C
- Size
- 0.1 m tall · 0.15 m across
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Origin
- South Africa
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsSafe for pets
PeopleNot checked yet
Nobody has checked this one against a source for us yet, so treat it as unknown rather than safe.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-08-04.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.