Sometime last month I bought a haworthia cooperi. To cut a long story short I realised it had been overwatered and maybe the pot it was in was on the large side. Its leaves were sort of deflated. I took it out of the pot which I thought was overly large. A lot of roots were lost, but I rinsed it clear of rotten matter and noticed it had a few roots left, not enough maybe. I let it dr on a paper towel 24 to 36 hours. All remaining roots appeared white.
I got a smaller pot, mixed up a grittier compost mix than the one it came with. I decided to experiment with rooting gel and painted it on to the root area where previously roots had broken off. Anyway I potted it, now its in a bright non direct sunlight spot. I havent watered it as i dont know if it can take up water.
I obviously wont disturb it. It looks no worse. Its been over a week. How long will it take to grow more roots? How long should I withold water?
Haworthia cooperi rot problem
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Re: Haworthia cooperi rot problem
Is it a species which can lose its roots as I believe some can?
Had it happen to a retusa .... new compost and rooting powder solved it for that plant.
Had it happen to a retusa .... new compost and rooting powder solved it for that plant.
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Re: Haworthia cooperi rot problem
Haworthias grow mainly in spring and autumn and tend to rest during hot weather in summer. It's best to ease off with watering during hot weather in mid-summer. Haworthia Cooperi is one of the easier ones and I'd just water your plant carefully until it shows it's taking up water in the leaves. You sound like you're doing all the right things.
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Re: Haworthia cooperi rot problem
I'd not worry too much. The way I grow them at least, its not unusual for Haworthias to lose roots, but also to grow new ones. It's not that common that one that has lost its roots fails completely. Your treatment sounds fine (I use rooting powder rather than gel). After some weeks it should start to perk up. Stuart's advice is spot on too.
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Re: Haworthia cooperi rot problem
Thankyou all so much thats very reassuring. I wasnt sure but hopefully it will perk up.
Re: Haworthia cooperi rot problem
Still not perky. Its been watered. It does have roots now.
Re: Haworthia cooperi rot problem
Wait more time. More light. He will grow roots by himself. A few months is normal. And after growing roots, as long as watering will immediately absorb water. If the light is not enough, it will not be good
I usually leave it on the windowsill for a long time. I can plant it after growing roots in the air. Or I can plant it in moist soil for a week without watering. Keep it bright.
I usually leave it on the windowsill for a long time. I can plant it after growing roots in the air. Or I can plant it in moist soil for a week without watering. Keep it bright.
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Re: Haworthia cooperi rot problem
Some forms have fleshier leaves than others. It looks healthy enough. I think its going to be fine.
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