With tight rosettes of very thick leaves that sometimes feature soft, hair-like spines around the margins, Haworthia cooperi sports an almost translucent appearance, thanks to ‘windows’ at the tip of each leaf. Resembling brushstrokes in shape, these windows allow sunlight to reach deep within the plant, facilitating photosynthesis even within lower light conditions. The remainder of the bright green leaves, which reach no more than 2 inches long at maturity, are sure to liven up any arrangement or add a pop of lightness to even the dimmer rooms of any home.

Despite what its intriguing appearance may suggest, Haworthia cooperi could not be any easier to care for. More tolerant of indirect light or even partial shade than most succulents, it can be placed in less consistently bright conditions and still flourish. It is also extremely drought-tolerant, making it able to withstand a forgotten watering now and then – indeed, it would prefer to be underwatered than overwatered! Thus, the ‘soak and dry’ method of watering will work well for Haworthia cooperi, especially when paired with a porous soil mixture within a well-draining pot.

During the winter months, be sure to shield this variety from freezing temperatures – and in the spring and summer it will reward you with clusters of white blooms atop a single inflorescence.