Overview

The Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant is a captivating succulent that stands out with its distinctive white horizontal stripes, giving it its common name. This small, rosette-forming plant, scientifically known as Haworthia fasciata, is native to South Africa and is a beloved member of the Asphodelaceae family. It’s closely related to other popular succulents like aloe vera and haworthia cooperi, sharing their resilience and charming appearance. Our live Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant is perfect for plant enthusiasts of all levels, offering a unique aesthetic with minimal fuss. Its compact size and striking pattern make it an excellent choice for windowsills, desks, or succulent arrangements, providing a touch of the exotic to your indoor environment.

This particular easy care succulent is known for its robust nature and ability to thrive in various indoor conditions, making it a fantastic starter plant for those new to succulent cultivation. The thick, fleshy leaves are arranged in an attractive rosette, adding architectural interest wherever it is placed. Whether you’re looking to expand your succulent collection or seeking a durable and beautiful houseplant, the Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant is an excellent choice that promises to bring joy and a touch of the wild into your home.

Key Benefits

The Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant offers numerous advantages, making it a popular choice for both seasoned collectors and new plant parents. Its unique appearance and straightforward care requirements are just a few reasons to welcome this delightful succulent into your home.

• Striking Visual Appeal: The distinct white horizontal stripes on its green leaves create a captivating ‘zebra-like’ pattern, making the Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant a standout decorative element. It adds a modern and natural touch to any decor.
• Low Maintenance: This easy care succulent is incredibly forgiving, requiring infrequent watering and minimal attention. It’s an ideal plant for busy individuals or those new to gardening who want beauty without the hassle.
• Drought Tolerant: As a succulent, the Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant is naturally adapted to dry conditions, storing water in its leaves. This means it can go for extended periods without water, reducing the risk of overwatering.
• Compact Size: With rosettes growing up to 6 inches in diameter, this haworthia plant remains small and manageable, perfect for small spaces, terrariums, or grouping with other succulents.
• Air Purification: Like many houseplants, the Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant can contribute to improved indoor air quality by absorbing certain toxins and releasing oxygen.
• Adaptable Lighting: While it prefers bright, indirect sunlight, it can tolerate lower light conditions than many other succulents, making it versatile for various indoor placements.
• Unique Flowering: In summer, it produces delicate, tubular white or pink flowers on slender stalks, adding an unexpected charm to its already attractive foliage.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant is straightforward, making it an excellent choice for beginners. To ensure your easy care succulent thrives, pay attention to its basic needs for light, water, and soil. This haworthia plant prefers bright, indirect sunlight. A north or east-facing window is often ideal, providing plenty of light without the harsh intensity of direct afternoon sun, which can scorch its leaves. If growing outdoors in suitable climates, place it in a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade. Insufficient light can lead to leggy growth and duller striping.

When it comes to watering, the key is to allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of problems for succulents, leading to root rot. Water thoroughly until water drains from the bottom of the pot, then wait until the soil is bone dry before watering again. This typically means watering every 2-4 weeks, depending on your environment. Use a well-draining potting mix specifically formulated for succulents or cacti, which usually contains perlite or pumice to ensure excellent drainage. Repotting is generally only needed every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its container.

The Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant is quite tolerant of average household temperatures, thriving in ranges between 65-80°F (18-27°C). It is not frost-hardy, so if you live in an area with cold winters, it must be brought indoors. Fertilize sparingly, if at all, during the growing season (spring and summer) with a diluted succulent fertilizer. Pests are rarely an issue, but keep an eye out for mealybugs. A strong stream of water or a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol can usually take care of them. With these simple guidelines, your Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant will flourish.

Size & Details

Our Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant is offered as a live plant, ready to bring immediate beauty to your home or garden. These rosette-forming succulents typically grow up to 6 inches in diameter, maintaining a compact and attractive form. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size to those shown in the product images, carefully selected for quality. These plants are shipped in either a 2-inch or 4-inch nursery pot, providing a good foundation for their continued growth. The thick, fleshy leaves are arranged in a dense rosette, showcasing the plant’s distinctive white banding. This haworthia plant has a slow to moderate growth rate, allowing it to maintain its charming size for extended periods. It is an ideal specimen for small decorative pots, windowsills, or as an appealing component in a more extensive succulent arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant typically grows as a compact rosette, reaching up to 6 inches in diameter. Its small size makes it perfect for desks, shelves, and terrariums.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: While it can be grown outdoors in warm climates (USDA zones 9-11), the Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant is primarily kept as an indoor succulent due to its preference for bright, indirect light and intolerance to frost.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This easy care succulent thrives in bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid direct afternoon sun, which can cause leaf scorching. A spot near a north or east-facing window is often ideal.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant is considered very easy to care for, making it an excellent choice for beginners and those looking for a low-maintenance houseplant.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant will arrive as a healthy, live plant, carefully packaged in its nursery pot (either 2-inch or 4-inch) to ensure its safe journey to your home.
• Q: How often should I water my haworthia plant? A: Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry. This could be every 2-4 weeks, depending on factors like temperature and humidity. Always err on the side of underwatering rather than overwatering.
• Q: What type of soil is best for a zebra plant? A: A well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix is essential for the Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant to prevent root rot. You can also amend regular potting soil with perlite or pumice.
• Q: Is the Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant pet-safe? A: Haworthia plants are generally considered non-toxic to pets, making them a safer choice for households with cats and dogs.
• Q: Does this haworthia plant flower? A: Yes, in the summer, the Haworthia Fasciata Zebra Plant can produce small, tubular white or pink flowers on thin stalks that emerge from the rosette.
• Q: When is the best time to repot this plant? A: Repotting is generally needed every 2-3 years, or when the plant has clearly outgrown its current pot. The best time to repot is during the spring or early summer.