Haworthiopsis fasciata

Common Names

Zebra Haworthia, Zebra Plant, Zebra Cactus, Fasciated Haworthia, Little Zebra Plant

Summary

Native to the Eastern Cape, South Africa, this small slow-growing succulent forms compact rosettes of thick green leaves with white horizontal bands on the outer surfaces and smooth inner surfaces, rosettes reach about 5 to 8 inches tall and 6 to 8 inches wide, prefers bright indirect light with partial sun after acclimation, grows best in a well-draining cactus/succulent mix, follow soak-and-dry watering, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings, during the growing season water roughly every 2 to 4 weeks and very little in winter, temperatures range from about 60 to 85°F (15 to 29°C) with a minimum of 50°F (10°C), humidity is low, offsets enable easy propagation, repot every 2 to 3 years, generally pest-resistant with occasional mealybugs, suitable for indoor displays, terrariums, desert/rock gardens, and container plantings

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

4-8 inches

Spread

4-6 inches

Hardiness Zones

Zones 9–11

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally full sun, partial sun, or partial shade.

Soil Type

Well-draining sandy soil

Soil Drainage

Well-draining soil.

Soil pH

5.5-6.5, Slightly acidic to neutral

Bloom Color

Insignificant

Bloom Time

Summer

Foliage Color

Dark green with white stripes

Fall Foliage Color

Dark green with white bands

Leaf Lifecycle

Evergreen broadleaf

Growth Rate

Slow-growing.

Seasons of Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Propagation Methods

Seeds, Cuttings, Division

Attracts Wildlife

Attracts various pollinators and insects