Haworthia cooperi var. truncata - Alien Eggs
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Alien Eggs (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 a small, slow-growing plant and often does not fill the 2.0" pot in which it is shipped.
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.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Blue / Blue-green
All Seasonal Colors
Orange / Copper
Bloom Color
White Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Low Indoor Light
Maximum Height
3"-5"
Maximum Rosette Size
3"-4"
Growth Habit / Shape
Loose Rosette
Seasonality
Summer Dormant Partial
Special Characteristic
Pet Safe, Slow Grower
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
10
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
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• Staff Answer
Hi there!
Haworthia cooperi var. truncata doesn't have variations that are specific colors even though some plants do differ in color.
This has more to do with their environment rather than the variety of plant in question. They'll turn red/orange to varying degrees depending on how much sunlight and water they get. The more sun and less water they get, the more red/orange they'll become, as a general rule.
However, be careful when you're doing this as this particular plant can be sensitive to harsh sunlight! I hope this helps!
Haworthia cooperi var. truncata doesn't have variations that are specific colors even though some plants do differ in color.
This has more to do with their environment rather than the variety of plant in question. They'll turn red/orange to varying degrees depending on how much sunlight and water they get. The more sun and less water they get, the more red/orange they'll become, as a general rule.
However, be careful when you're doing this as this particular plant can be sensitive to harsh sunlight! I hope this helps!
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They are not poisonous, however, I haven't tasted one so I can't comment on that. I hear however, that some Haworthia hybridizers would eat their less attractive hybrids just to get rid of them. Beyond this, I haven't heard of them being regularly eaten. I doubt they taste very good.
If you do order one from us, I don't recommend trying to eat it because we do use pesticides.
If you do order one from us, I don't recommend trying to eat it because we do use pesticides.
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It really depends on your environmental conditions. Haworthia can slow down (partial dormancy) or temporarily stop growing (full dormancy) in response to high heat and drought. This is their natural cycle in the wild, but it doesn't always translate perfectly in cultivation, especially if you grow your Haworthia indoors.
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Yes! You can find grow light specs and recommended types here on our Guide to Grow Lights for Succulents.
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The only issue with porch shades is that they're frequently too shady. If you erected some kind of shade using shade cloth designed for plants, that could help. You wouldn't need it to be too shady, roughly 30%-40% would do the trick.
However, 65°F isn't too cold for many succulents. Especially once the radiant heat from direct sunlight in an south facing window is factored in, that you wouldn't feel in the air. The issue may have more to do with humidity than temperature. Looking at the relative humidity predictions for Stone County (just as an example) it's suppose to get over 70% in the near future! This makes watering more tricky as plants don't dry out nearly as quickly as they should and rot can set in as a result.
If your house is less humid than it is outdoors, then moving them inside may do them more good than shade cloth outside. In fact, shade cloth may only further prolong drying and exacerbate the problem.
However, 65°F isn't too cold for many succulents. Especially once the radiant heat from direct sunlight in an south facing window is factored in, that you wouldn't feel in the air. The issue may have more to do with humidity than temperature. Looking at the relative humidity predictions for Stone County (just as an example) it's suppose to get over 70% in the near future! This makes watering more tricky as plants don't dry out nearly as quickly as they should and rot can set in as a result.
If your house is less humid than it is outdoors, then moving them inside may do them more good than shade cloth outside. In fact, shade cloth may only further prolong drying and exacerbate the problem.
• Staff Answer
Your best bet are low light succulents. They'll get some morning sun but no more. Click the link below to see all our low light succulents.
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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.
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December 5, 2024 by karen A. (Tennessee, United States)
“These are so cute, I am so glad I bought them.”
April 14, 2024 by Kirsten R. (CA, United States)
“Mine was smaller than expected, but beautiful nonetheless! It came with two little ones growing off the main plant, which was an added bonus.”
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March 19, 2024 by Marian D. (Ohio, United States)
“This plant arrived in wonderful shape. It is cute, the leaves do look like tiny eggs!”
