Plant Information Sheet
Zebra Haworthia
Haworthiopsis attenuata · formerly Haworthia attenuata
Identification and care
Firm triangular leaves form a compact rosette marked by raised white bands or dots. Give bright indirect light; harsh sudden sun can scorch leaves. Water thoroughly, drain completely, and wait until the mix is dry. Keep drier in winter and protect from frost.
Standard soil mix
Use two parts coarse mineral aggregate, one part potting mix, and one part fine bark or coarse sand in a container with an open drainage hole.
Flowering and propagation
Small pale flowers appear on slender stalks. Separate rooted offsets after the cut surface dries.
Environment and native habitat
Eastern Cape plants often grow among rocks or under partial shelter. Filtered strong light, excellent drainage, and rainfall separated by drying periods explain the basic indoor care pattern.
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Climate Information Sheet
Climate lessons for Haworthia
Climate sets the limits for water use, seasonal growth, and outdoor survival.
Lafayette translation
Subtropical conditions are mild compared with Lafayette winters. Keep it frost-free, warm during active growth, and somewhat drier when winter light is weak.
Care principle
Reproduce the function of the native setting rather than copying a watering calendar. Check light, temperature, root-zone air, drainage, and the plant’s current growth before acting.
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Ecology Information Sheet
How Haworthia works in its habitat
Its form and life cycle reflect relationships with water, light, substrate, and animals.
Ecological relationships
Succulent leaves store water; pale tubercles alter the leaf surface; offsets produce compact colonies. Slender flower stalks lift small flowers above the rosette.
Care principle
Reproduce the function of the native setting rather than copying a watering calendar. Check light, temperature, root-zone air, drainage, and the plant’s current growth before acting.
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Environmental Information Sheet
Native environment of Haworthia
Haworthiopsis attenuata comes from South Africa’s Cape Provinces and grows primarily in subtropical rocky ground with partial shelter.
What this means in cultivation
Rocky, partly sheltered sites explain its preference for bright filtered light, mineral-rich drainage, and a real drying interval.
Care principle
Reproduce the function of the native setting rather than copying a watering calendar. Check light, temperature, root-zone air, drainage, and the plant’s current growth before acting.