Haworthia cooperi var. variegata

While H. cooperi var. variegata does indeed form rosettes of rich green, very chubby leaves, what stands out the most is not its growth form but the shape of its leaves. Flattened across the top with translucent ‘windowpanes’ offset by tendrils of cream and green reaching towards the center, the mesmerizing leaves perform a key function – they allow light to reach deep into the recesses of the plant, making it better able to tolerate dim conditions than many other succulent varieties. This adaptation, coupled with its compact size, makes it a perfect addition to any container arrangement or as a standalone specimen in any area of your home that could use a pop of whimsy. Native to South Africa, the low growing Haworthia cooperi has adapted to surviving in the partial shade cast by taller plants – as such, it is able to tolerate indirect lighting conditions, even several feet away from the nearest window. This fact, coupled with its ability to heartily withstand arid climates, makes it