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Zebra Haworthia
Haworthiopsis attenuata
Common rosette succulentsMood Meter: Chill AF
Also called: Zebra Plant Haworthia
Scientific Name History
Current accepted name: Haworthiopsis attenuata
Previously or alternatively classified as: Haworthia attenuata
How to identify it
Compact rosettes of pointed dark green leaves covered with raised white horizontal tubercles on both surfaces.
Growing characteristics
Growth habit: rosette or upright succulent.
Plant Mood Meter: Chill AF
Compact, drought-tolerant, and generally more forgiving of indoor light than many sun-demanding succulents.
Care guide
Light
Bright indirect light with some gentle direct sun. Direct sun: Direct sun is beneficial after gradual acclimation.
Water
Allow the mix to dry thoroughly before watering deeply; avoid frequent small waterings or chronic moisture.
Soil / substrate
Gritty, fast-draining succulent mix with high mineral aeration.
Humidity
Average dry household humidity is appropriate.
Support / growth
No support needed unless a mature branching form becomes top-heavy.
Problems Planticist can help with
UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescencePest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
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