Photo: Abu Shawka, Wikipedia
Haworthiopsis
Haworthiopsis fasciata
Haworthiopsis fasciata
Zebra Plant is a compact indoor-friendly succulent with dark green leaves and raised white bands on their outer surfaces.
Plant profile updated February 15, 2025
Quick Facts
Identification
How to Grow Zebra Plant
Light
Provide bright indirect light or four to six hours of gentle morning sun.
Water
Soak the soil, then let it dry completely before watering again.
Soil
Use fast-draining succulent soil in a container with drainage.
Temperature
Move indoors before temperatures reach 30°F (-1.1°C).
Indoor Growing
Place near a bright window but protect from harsh afternoon sun.
Stress
Deep red or bleached leaves can indicate excessive sunlight.
Propagation by Offsets
- Separate a healthy offset from the base.
- Let the cut surface dry for one to two days.
- Plant in well-draining soil.
- Water lightly after roots begin establishing.
Scientific Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Subfamily | Asphodeloideae |
| Genus | Haworthiopsis |
| Species | Haworthiopsis fasciata |
Identification: Zebra Plant is often confused with Haworthiopsis attenuata. The smooth inner leaf surface is a useful distinguishing feature.
Sources and Image Attribution
Plant details are compiled from the existing Xerophyte.Garden profile.
Primary image by Abu Shawka via Wikimedia Commons.
