Zebra haworthia

Haworthiopsis attenuata

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Zebra haworthia — Photo by stephen boisvert · CC BY

How to care

Haworthiopsis attenuata, commonly known as the Zebra Plant, is a succulent native to South Africa. It is known for its rosette of thick, fleshy leaves with white tubercles, giving it a distinctive striped appearance. This plant is well-suited for indoor environments due to its low maintenance needs and tolerance for neglect. It thrives in bright, indirect light and can tolerate some direct sunlight.

Light Preference

Part Shade
Full Sun

Propagation

Cutting
Division
Offsets

Life Cycle

Perennial

Lives for more than two years.

Hardiness Zone

10a

-1.1°C – 1.7°C

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Leaves

Semi-Deciduous
White
Succulent

Flowers

Inconspicuous
Green
White

Other names

Haworthia attenuata

Taxonomy

Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Genus: Haworthiopsis