Overwintering guide
How to overwinter haworthia cooperi var. truncata
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — haworthia cooperi var. truncata uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
The mistake that kills haworthia cooperi var. truncata in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and haworthia cooperi var. truncata rots from the base.
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Overwintering haworthia cooperi var. truncata — FAQ
Does haworthia cooperi var. truncata need to come indoors for winter?
Haworthia cooperi var. truncata is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Haworthia cooperi var. truncata is frost-tender, so overwintering means bringing it inside and letting it rest rather than pushing it to grow. Move it indoors well before the first frost, give it the brightest spot you have (light levels indoors drop sharply in winter), and keep it away from both cold window glass and hot radiators — the swing between the two does more damage than the cold itself.
When should I move haworthia cooperi var. truncata for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water haworthia cooperi var. truncata in winter?
Cut watering right back — haworthia cooperi var. truncata uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills haworthia cooperi var. truncata over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and haworthia cooperi var. truncata rots from the base.