Zebra plant
Haworthiopsis attenuata · Family Asphodelaceae
Also known as: haworthia, zebra cactus, succulent
- Light
- Partial shade to full sun
- Watering
- Every 12 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- Yes
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Care
Where to put it
Desk or windowsill with filtered light.
Light
Bright indirect light; tolerates weak sun.
Watering
Water sparingly, only when the compost is bone dry.
About the plant
A small succulent with pointed leaves bearing raised white stripes, like a zebra. Unlike many succulents, it accepts partial shade and adapts well to indoor life. It forms compact clumps up to 15 cm.
Origin
Native to the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, growing in the shade of shrubs and rocks.
What it likes
- Bright indirect light
- Sandy, free-draining compost
- Infrequent watering
What it dislikes
- Soggy compost
- Strong midday sun
- Severe cold
Did you know?
The genus honours Adrian Hardy Haworth, an English botanist who studied succulents in the early 19th century.
