Haworthia fasciata /həˈwɜː(ɹ)θi.ə/
Common name: Zebra haworthia · Zebra plant
Haworthia fasciata is a small succulent in the family Asphodelaceae, native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It forms stemless rosettes of dark green, triangular leaves marked on their outer surfaces with raised white horizontal bands, giving it its "zebra" look. Slow-growing and tolerant of low light and neglect, it is one of the most popular houseplant succulents in the world.
Care summary
Sun
Bright indirect light; tolerates partial shade
Water
Water deeply but infrequently; let soil dry out fully
Soil
Gritty, fast-draining cactus or succulent mix
Hardiness
Zones 10–11
Mature height
About 8–15 cm (0.3–0.5 ft)
Pet safe
Yes; considered non-toxic to cats and dogs
Difficulty
Easy
Propagation
Propagate by separating the offsets that cluster around the mother rosette. Pull or cut a pup away with roots if possible, let the wound dry for a day, and pot it in gritty cactus mix, watering sparingly until established.
Fun facts
- The white bands are raised tubercles — wart-like bumps of tissue, not just surface coloring.
- It is often confused with Haworthia attenuata, which has tubercles on both leaf faces.
- In habitat it grows partly buried in the shade of shrubs, which is why it tolerates lower light than most succulents.
- It readily produces offsets ("pups") around the base that can be separated to make new plants.