Haworthia (Zebra Plant)
Haworthiopsis attenuata
Family Asphodelaceae
Haworthia is the succulent for everyone the succulent trend failed: a crisp little zebra-striped rosette that tolerates ordinary indoor light and outright neglect. Four to six inches of sculptural white-banded leaves that look hand-carved and behave like furniture.
Safe around cats and dogs, it thrives on a desk or windowsill where fussier succulents stretch and sulk, and it quietly offsets into a clump you can split and share. Near-impossible to kill and generous besides. Every desk deserves one; yours is no exception.
Bright indirect — gentler light than most succulents
Low water
Slow growth
None winter chill
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Common haworthia (zebra plant) problems
Haworthia (Zebra Plant) · Growing & propagation
Growing haworthia (zebra plant)
- Light
- Bright indirect
Gentler light than most succulents
- Water
- Very low
Soak then bone-dry; monthly
Soil- Gritty cactus mix · pH 6.0 - 7.5
Fertilizer- 2-3x a year
Pruning- As needed
Pull spent leaves; pot up the offset pups.
Spacing- Small
Clusters in a pot
How to plant & propagate haworthia (zebra plant)
- Propagate
- Stem/leaf cuttings, division, or pups
Haworthia (Zebra Plant) · Calculators & field guides
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Haworthia (Zebra Plant) · Yearly calendar
The haworthia (zebra plant) year, month by month
No fixed season calendar for haworthia (zebra plant) — its care follows conditions, not the calendar.
Haworthia (Zebra Plant) · Ecology & uses
Ecology & uses
Haworthiopsis attenuata
Haworthia (Zebra Plant) in the garden system
Moisture- Upland / dry
Deer- Browsed
Protect young plants
Origin- Introduced
What haworthia (zebra plant) is grown for
✓ Not known to be toxicSafe for pets
Use- Desks
- Use
- Low-light succulent
- Use
- Pet-safe
Edibility, identification, and traditional-use notes here are general reference — not medical or veterinary advice, and not a claim that any plant treats or prevents anything. Medicinal ratings record how strongly a plant features in herbal tradition, nothing more. Never eat or dose a plant you have not positively identified. More on how to use this library.
Haworthia (Zebra Plant) · Varieties & cultivars
Choosing a haworthia (zebra plant) variety
'Attenuata' (zebra bands); 'Fasciata'; window-leaf types (H. cooperi)
Sources & plant identity
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Haworthia (Zebra Plant)
Haworthiopsis attenuata
The plant, at a glance.
- Botanical name
- Haworthiopsis attenuata
- Plant family
- Asphodelaceae
- Growth habit
- Succulent · Perennial
- Origin
- Introduced
- Invasive risk
- Low
Hardiness, size and timing vary with your cultivar, soil and climate.
Rooted in research.
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Where to buy
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Questions
Haworthia (Zebra Plant) questions, answered straight.
Is haworthia (zebra plant) safe for kids and pets?
Haworthia (Zebra Plant) is commonly eaten and isn't considered toxic, but "commonly eaten" isn't a guarantee for any particular person or animal — allergies, quantity, and which part you eat all matter. One caveat on this one: Safe for pets. Never eat a plant you haven't positively identified, and check with a vet before letting pets or livestock graze anything new.
How do you propagate haworthia (zebra plant)?
Stem/leaf cuttings, division, or pups.
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