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Basic Info
Haworthia fasciata is also known as Zebra Haworthia or Zebra Plant. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 12 cm (5″) tall and about 20 cm (8″) in diameter. The plant is mostly with dark on the inner side of the leaves and white around the outer edges. When it blooms in summer, you can enjoy the white flowers.
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Haworthiopsis
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Haworthia fasciata ‘Zebra Haworthia’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your succulent healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Haworthia fasciata ‘Zebra Haworthia’
This succulent type is a great choice for beginners because it is easy to take care and it grows without any effort indoors. Besides, repotting and propagating are easy with this beauty. This Zebra looking plant will be a great house decoration!
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers partial sun/shade
- Can be grown indoors
- Grows 12 cm (5″) tall
- Grows up to 20 cm (8″) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Prefers Zone 10 -1.1 °C (30 F)
- Best propagated by offsets
- Generally not known to be harmful to people or animals
- Grows best during Summer
Where to Plant
Haworthia fasciata ‘Zebra Haworthia’ succulents do not need strong light. When planting this succulent type, it is better to keep indoors in a pot.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 10a which is around -1.1 °C (30 °F). As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow inside of your house happily.
How to Propagate Haworthia fasciata ‘Zebra Haworthia’
Zebra Plant can be propagated by offsets. This succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
How to Propagate Haworthia fasciata ‘Zebra Haworthia’ From Offsets
Haworthia fasciata propagates from offsets. To be able to propagate from the mother plant, you might wait several years for the main plant to produce an offset. To start this process, use a sharp knife and remove an offset from the main plant. When you remove the offset, clean the extra soil from it. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
Origin and Habitat
Haworthia fasciata ‘Zebra Haworthia’ is native to South Africa.
