Haworthiopsis fasciata aka 🦓Zebra Plant

General Care for Haworthiopsis fasciata aka Zebra Plant

Haworthiopsis fasciata, commonly known as the Zebra Plant, is a popular and beginner-friendly household succulent. It thrives indoors and propagates easily, making it perfect for succulent arrangements or gifts.

Watering

The Zebra Plant has typical watering needs for a succulent. The soak and dry method works best – allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Where to Plant

Haworthiopsis fasciata is not cold-hardy. If your area experiences temperatures below 30°F (-1.1°C), plant it in a container that can be moved indoors during colder months. It does best in partial sun, so choose a spot in your garden that gets 4-6 hours of morning sunlight. Indoors, place it near a window with plenty of sunlight. If it gets too much sun, the plant will turn a deep red color as a sign of stress, and excessive sunlight will cause it to turn white and dry up.

Flowering Information

When grown outdoors, Haworthiopsis fasciata blooms in the fall, producing small white or pink flowers on a tall, thin stem.

How to Propagate Haworthiopsis fasciata aka Zebra Plant

Propagation is straightforward through offsets.

Offsets

Zebra Plant produces small offsets around its base. To propagate, simply pull these up and let them dry for one to two days before planting them in well-draining soil.

Commonly Mistaken For

Haworthiopsis fasciata is often mistaken for Haworthiopsis attenuata. The differences are subtle but notable: the inner leaves of H. fasciata are smooth, whereas H. attenuata has bumpier leaves. Additionally, H. fasciata has fatter leaves than H. attenuata. The Zebra Plant is also sometimes confused with Aloe, which also has chubby, tapered leaves but can vary in color from dark to bright green.

Previously Known As

Haworthiopsis fasciata was previously known as Haworthia fasciata.