How to grow Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi? The correct cultivation methods and points to note

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970 0 views

How to correctly grow Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi and what points to note

Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi is a succulent plant whose fleshy leaves are crystal clear and shaped like an ice lantern, which is why it is called Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi. It is the finest variety among Haworthia cooperi and is called a living carving. So what are the cultivation methods and points to note for Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi?

Light

Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi originates from South Africa and naturally loves a cool environment; its growing season is spring and autumn. It is drought-tolerant but not cold-tolerant, so do not expose it to a hot, humid, scorching environment. Even so, it cannot be placed in too dark a place, as this will cause the plant to become loose in shape with thin, elongated leaves, which is bad for viewing. Therefore, Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi should be placed in a semi-shaded spot.

Watering

Like most plants, when watering Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi you should follow the principle of "do not water until dry, and when you water, water thoroughly." To avoid root rot, the pot should be kept free of standing water and prolonged rain. Once the soil is dry it needs to be watered immediately; if the soil is too dry, the plant's leaves will become shriveled and lose their vitality. Note that to judge whether the potting soil is already dry, you need to poke your finger down about 3 cm; if it is dry, it needs watering.

Humidity

Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi likes humid air. When the surrounding air is relatively dry, you can use a sprayer to mist around it, thereby increasing the humidity of its growing environment. If this still does not produce obvious results, you can cover it with a plant cover and spray a suitable amount of water mist inside the cover. To let Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi breathe, you need to uncover the cover every day and let it air out for about ten minutes. Note that in the hot summer weather, you must not use the closed-cover growing method.

Fertilizer

Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi does not like fertilizer; if you want to repot it, there is no need to fertilize it. If you want the plant to grow a bit faster, you can apply a light fertilizer twice during its growing seasons of spring and autumn. Note that newly potted plants and weaker Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi are forbidden from being fertilized, to avoid burning the plant to death.

Repotting

Unlike many plants, Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi needs repotting almost every year. This is because the roots of Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi secrete an acidic substance, which gradually acidifies the soil it relies on for survival and adversely affects the plant's growth. Generally we set its repotting time in spring or autumn. If you find during the growing season that it basically is not growing and the leaves have a low water content, it is very likely caused by the soil being too acidified, and you should repot it immediately.

Daily care methods and points to note for Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi

Because Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi has thick cells and releases heat slowly, in summer you must be careful not to expose it to prolonged high-temperature sun; usually place it in a cool spot with good indirect light, and when watering, note to water only when dry and water thoroughly when you do; the most suitable growing temperature for Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi is 15-28 degrees, and exceeding 35 degrees or dropping below 5 degrees will harm its growth.

Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi has a relatively high water content in its leaf flesh, so on summer nights be careful to ventilate and cool it. When planting Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi, choose soil that drains well and does not easily clump.

Haworthia cooperi plants are small and cute, making them the most favored plants of flower-growing enthusiasts, and this year they are especially popular. But we have found that many netizens cannot tell Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi and Haworthia cooperi 'Hime' apart. Both Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi and the common Haworthia cooperi 'Hime' belong to the Liliaceae family, Haworthia genus of succulents, and they are very similar, but the two differ greatly in both price and ornamental value. So let us look at what the differences are between Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi and Haworthia cooperi 'Hime'.

Distinguishing Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi from Haworthia cooperi 'Hime'

1. Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi

① The leaf margins have fine hairs, and the tips have no hairs; ② The plant diameter can reach 7~8 cm; ③ It basically does not produce side shoots; the window surface of Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi is very transparent, glossy and watery; ④ The dark lines on the window surface do not reach the top of the window surface; ⑤ The leaf tips are relatively flat; ⑥ When exposed to strong light, the leaf color turns purple; ⑦ The price is expensive and it is rare.

2. Haworthia cooperi 'Hime'

① The leaf margins have no fine hairs, and there is one long hair at the tip; ② The plant is smaller, with a diameter of about 3~4 cm; ③ It easily produces side shoots and can grow into a multi-headed clustered plant; the transparency of the window surface of Haworthia cooperi 'Hime' is inferior to that of Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi; ④ The dark lines on the window surface can reach the top of the window surface; ⑤ The leaves are more pointed and more round; ⑥ When exposed to strong light, the leaf color turns dark red; ⑦ The price is relatively cheap.

The main differences between Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi and Haworthia cooperi 'Hime' are as follows:

(1) Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi is purple in color, while Haworthia cooperi 'Hime' is green, and the leaves turn red when exposed to strong light.

(2) Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi has a flatter plant shape, while Haworthia cooperi 'Hime' is tall in the middle like a steamed bun.

(3) Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi is the finest among Haworthia cooperi, and its glossiness is much better than that of Haworthia cooperi 'Hime'.

(4) Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi is a bit larger than Haworthia cooperi 'Hime'.

Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi has a peculiar and elegant appearance, delicately carved like a fine handicraft with life, and its ornamental value is very high. For a time, the price and cultivation methods of Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi became the focus of everyone's attention, so today the editor will first talk about the price of Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi.

Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi price one:

Depending on the different varieties of Haworthia cooperi, their prices also differ. Let us first look at other varieties for reference:

① Qinfang (17 yuan per plant)

② Green Sky (22 yuan per plant)

③ Bao Cao Haworthia cooperi (30 yuan per plant)

Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi price two:

Based on online popularity and sales, the editor has compiled a price list for Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi as follows:

Sales NO.1: Brand: Huahua Gardening; Price: 15 yuan per seedling

Sales NO.2: Brand: YY,; Price: 8.55 yuan per pot (pot not included)

Sales NO.3: Brand: City Nursery; Price: 8.99 yuan per pot (pot not included)

Sales NO.4: Brand: Red Flag Flower Gardening,; Price: 15 yuan per pot (pot not included)

Sales NO.5: Brand: Hanzhe Gardening,; Price: 10.2 yuan per pot (pot not included)

Sales NO.6: Brand: Zhiheng Nursery,; Price: 7.65 yuan per pot (pot not included)

Sales NO.7: Brand: Xihuafang,; Price: 12.8 yuan per pot (pot not included)

Sales NO.8: Brand: Huazhiya,; Price: 8.91 yuan per pot (pot not included)

Sales NO.9: Brand: Windsor Gardening,; Price: 160 yuan per pot

Sales NO.10: Brand: Succulent Baby,; Price: 10.7 yuan per pot (pot not included)

The above is the editor's introduction to relevant information about Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi, and we hope it can help everyone better understand Ice Lantern Haworthia cooperi.