Name: Haworthia cooperi var. truncata - Alien Eggs [large]
SKU: S3KN3908
Price: 9.99 USD
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Haworthia cooperi var. truncata - Alien Eggs [large]

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SKU:S3KN3908

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Haworthia cooperi var. truncata (Jacobsen) (aka Alien Eggs): A small, freely offsetting rosette from South Africa. It has particularly bulbous, fleshy leaves and thin skin lined with light veins. It is usually a blue-green but will turn coppery red with exposure to direct sun and drought. The leaves are translucent to let sunlight irradiate the leaf interior, and this gives the plant a juicy, bubble-like appearance. This is plant is fully rooted in a 3.5" pot, but it is a small, slow-growing plant and often does not fill the pot.

Haworthia are able to tolerate low, indoor light, making them excellent houseplants, even for beginners. They are particularly easy to grow and rarely affected by common succulent pests and diseases. Strong, drought-tolerant roots will grow if they have great drainage and infrequent water. Pick deep containers with drainage holes and a gritty, well-draining soil that is 50% to 70% mineral grit (coarse sand, pumice, or perlite). Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole and allow the soil to completely dry before watering again.

This genus tolerates high heat by slowing down and eventually going dormant in the peak of summer. This means that, unlike other succulents, it is important not to over-water or fertilize during summer dormancy and water a bit more frequently in the winter growing season. Haworthia are slow growers and tend to stay small in pots, but they will produce new offsets in clumps around their bases. These offsets can be left to develop into a dense clump or pulled off and transplanted.

Full Haworthia Guide

Product Size

3.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

All Seasonal Colors

Orange / Copper

Bloom Color

White Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Low Indoor Light

Maximum Height

Under 3"

Maximum Rosette Size

Under 3"

Growth Habit / Shape

Loose Rosette

Seasonality

Summer Dormant Partial

Special Characteristic

Pet Safe, Slow Grower

USDA Zone map for average annual extreme minimum temperatures

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?

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Popular Questions

3 years ago

Will Jade grow hearty in SOUTH TEXAS? NOT WHAT ZONE THAT IS!

3 years ago • Staff Answer

Hello there!

I do believe it will grow nicely in south Texas. Jade plants love the sun and heat you all get down there! If you can give any Jade plant five or six hours of sun a day, and keep it warm, you'll have a happy plant on your hands.

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3 years ago

How do I make a bonsai out of a jade plant house plant?

8 months ago • Staff Answer

We want to first preface this by saying that bonsai is an art form. How you decide to shape or trim your bonsai is up to you and will be informed by how you want your plant to look.

First, plant the Jade Plant in a shallow pot, about 3"-4" deep, that has a drainage hole. We highly recommend using this Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix as soil. Aim to grow it in partial sun. Only water if the soil is completely dry and the leaves feel flexible. When you do water, deeply drench it until water runs out the pot's drainage hole. Potentially, support the main stem with a skewer.

After about a year in the shallow pot, it's time for the first trim. It's preferable to trim in the spring when your plant is actively growing. Be very aggressive with your pruning. What you're looking for with your first trim is, essentially, to turn your plant into a twig. You'll remove most of the foliage, just be careful not to remove it all. Wherever you prune, the plant will fill that spot with even more foliage. Use this to your advantage by heavily… See full answer »

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2 years ago

are bonsai trees easy to take care of?

2 years ago • Staff Answer

That depends on what type of plant you're trying to turn into a bonsai tree. Jade plants, like this one, are very easy to take care of.

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3 years ago

Can all Crassula be grown indoors? What about watering them?

3 years ago • Staff Answer

As far as the Jade Plants we sell are concerned, they can all be grown indoors.

Crassula watering is pretty normal for succulents. Soak the soil and then don't water it again until the soil totally dries out and the leaves just start to feel flexible. No need to water much in winter. These plants are very forgiving and shouldn't give you any trouble. I hope this helps!

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2 years ago

Will it thrive in an enclosed terrarium?

2 years ago • Staff Answer

Succulents are adapted to dry environments so they tend to succumb to rot in enclosed, non-draining terrariums. It is challenging but possible to grow them in open terrariums. You can find tips to make it work at the link below.
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...

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3 years ago

Is.crassula toxic.to dogs and.cats

3 years ago • Staff Answer

Basically, yes. There may be a few exceptions within the genus Crassula, but enough of them are to where it's better not to risk it.

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2 years ago

Is this plant safe for pets?

2 years ago • Staff Answer

We do not list any Crassula as pet safe because some species have been shown to cause mild digestive distress when ingested. You can find all of our pet safe succulents at the link below.
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/pet-...

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3 years ago

Where can I find a jade with large leaves?

3 years ago • Staff Answer

The jade plant with the largest leaves is Silver Dollar Jade, linked below.
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/sear...

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9 months ago

Are they safe to grow around pets

9 months ago • Staff Answer

Crassula ovata Jade Plants can cause some digestive issues when consumed, so to be on the conservative side, we do not consider any Crassula to be pet-safe.
Source: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal...