Haworthia fasciata - Zebra Plant
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Zebra Plant (now named Haworthiopsis fasciata) (Rowley): Named for the distinctive white bumps that line the outside of its leaves. In nature, it grows in the shrublands of South Africa with acidic soil and partial shade or filtered light. Its ability to tolerate low light makes it a fantastic indoor succulent.
Haworthia are able to tolerate low, indoor light, making them excellent houseplants, even for beginners. They are particularly easy to grow and rarely affected by common succulent pests and diseases. Strong, drought-tolerant roots will grow if they have great drainage and infrequent water. Pick deep containers with drainage holes and a gritty, well-draining soil that is 50% to 70% mineral grit (coarse sand, pumice, or perlite). Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole and allow the soil to completely dry before watering again.
This genus tolerates high heat by slowing down and eventually going dormant in the peak of summer. This means that, unlike other succulents, it is important not to over-water or fertilize during summer dormancy and water a bit more frequently in the winter growing season. Haworthia are slow growers and tend to stay small in pots, but they will produce new offsets in clumps around their bases. These offsets can be left to develop into a dense clump or pulled off and transplanted.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
All Seasonal Colors
White
Bloom Color
White Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Filtered / Partial Sun, Low Indoor Light
Maximum Height
Under 3"
Maximum Rosette Size
5"-6"
Growth Habit / Shape
Loose Rosette
Seasonality
Summer Dormant Partial
Special Characteristic
Hard to Kill, Slow Grower, Pet Safe
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
10
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
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• Staff Answer
Good question!
Haworthia are fairly unique because, despite being succulent plants, they are very shade tolerant. Also, they are very drought tolerant. Even amongst succulents they use very little water. These two facts together make it difficult to find it partner plants. I have two genera of plants to recommend though.
1) Aloe. Be careful with this one, because some Aloe species like full sun but others only need partial sun. The famed Aloe vera is one that only needs partial sun. For a less "main stream" plant there's Aloe 'Snowstorm'. The lighter colors of this plant might accent the Haworthia dark green nicely!
2) Gasteria + Hybrids. Gasteria are very similar to Haworthia. So similar, in fact, that you may run the risk of a pot looking to "samey" if you have just Haworthia and Gasteria in it. However, some plants, might be different enough to add some interest. Gasteria and Aloe also hybridize to… See full answer »
Haworthia are fairly unique because, despite being succulent plants, they are very shade tolerant. Also, they are very drought tolerant. Even amongst succulents they use very little water. These two facts together make it difficult to find it partner plants. I have two genera of plants to recommend though.
1) Aloe. Be careful with this one, because some Aloe species like full sun but others only need partial sun. The famed Aloe vera is one that only needs partial sun. For a less "main stream" plant there's Aloe 'Snowstorm'. The lighter colors of this plant might accent the Haworthia dark green nicely!
2) Gasteria + Hybrids. Gasteria are very similar to Haworthia. So similar, in fact, that you may run the risk of a pot looking to "samey" if you have just Haworthia and Gasteria in it. However, some plants, might be different enough to add some interest. Gasteria and Aloe also hybridize to… See full answer »
• Staff Answer
Good question!
Taxonomy, or the naming of things, is an ever changing anomaly that's more indecisive than a stereotypical cat at the front door.
I say this because zebra plant used to be an Aloe, but isn't any longer. In fact, a lot of Haworthia plants used to be Aloe before getting moved into Haworthia.
Now, although we at Mountain Crest haven't caught up with this change fully yet, zebra plant is a Haworthiopsis; not Haworthia! A lot of the more "firm" Haworthia got moved into a new genus called Haworthiopsis, and I imagine that will change in the next few decades or so. I hope this helps, or was at least entertaining!
Taxonomy, or the naming of things, is an ever changing anomaly that's more indecisive than a stereotypical cat at the front door.
I say this because zebra plant used to be an Aloe, but isn't any longer. In fact, a lot of Haworthia plants used to be Aloe before getting moved into Haworthia.
Now, although we at Mountain Crest haven't caught up with this change fully yet, zebra plant is a Haworthiopsis; not Haworthia! A lot of the more "firm" Haworthia got moved into a new genus called Haworthiopsis, and I imagine that will change in the next few decades or so. I hope this helps, or was at least entertaining!
• Staff Answer
I also grow succulents at home in zone 7 so I know it can be a little bit of a struggle to find well suited plants. Here are some recommendations I gave to other people:
1. Anything Sempervivum. Most Sempervivum are zone 5 and the ones that aren't zone 5 are zone 4! I especially like Sempervivum 'Gold Nugget'. It's a Chick Charms® plant that gets very yellow and golden at certain months of the year.
2. Hardy Sedum. These can be quite aggressive in the garden so be ready to manage them. I've enjoyed Sedum 'Mongolian Stardust' recently. It's leaves have interesting serration and it's a cool blue-green color.
3. Opuntia. These cacti produce beautiful flowers that can vary in hardiness but some are even down to zone 5. Also, they produce edible fruit (that some people think is delicious, I remain unconvinced) and, in a survival situation, their sap can be used to quench your thirst!
4. Agave. Only some Agave are hardy to lower zones. One of those is Agave havardiana, which is hardy to zone 5. This one was used by ancient people… See full answer »
1. Anything Sempervivum. Most Sempervivum are zone 5 and the ones that aren't zone 5 are zone 4! I especially like Sempervivum 'Gold Nugget'. It's a Chick Charms® plant that gets very yellow and golden at certain months of the year.
2. Hardy Sedum. These can be quite aggressive in the garden so be ready to manage them. I've enjoyed Sedum 'Mongolian Stardust' recently. It's leaves have interesting serration and it's a cool blue-green color.
3. Opuntia. These cacti produce beautiful flowers that can vary in hardiness but some are even down to zone 5. Also, they produce edible fruit (that some people think is delicious, I remain unconvinced) and, in a survival situation, their sap can be used to quench your thirst!
4. Agave. Only some Agave are hardy to lower zones. One of those is Agave havardiana, which is hardy to zone 5. This one was used by ancient people… See full answer »
• Staff Answer
Succulents fading to white is more often a sign that they're not getting enough sunlight. This can often be accompanied by the soil not drying out quickly, which will lead to yellowing and rot. But we can make a more accurate diagnosis if you email us a photo of the plant at info@mountaincrestgardens.com along with answers to the following questions:
1) Growing conditions (full sun, part sun, filtered sun, indoors, outdoors, etc.) 2) Soil used for planting 3) Watering schedule 4) Does the container have a hole for drainage?
1) Growing conditions (full sun, part sun, filtered sun, indoors, outdoors, etc.) 2) Soil used for planting 3) Watering schedule 4) Does the container have a hole for drainage?
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