| Description | Zebra Plant (Haworthiopsis fasciata) A small succulent plant with triangular leaves lined with white warty-like ridges. Grows best in bright light growing on the dry side. Formerly in the Haworthia genus. |
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| Plant Type | Succulents, Perennial Tender, Site author's observations |
| Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
| Sunlight | will grow in full direct sun but do better in bright |
| Moisture | dry out between watering, will survive very dry conditions but the plant will become ratty looking |
| Soil & Site | well-drained |
| Growing Media | cactus and succulent mix |
| Flowers | small, white and tubular, produced on long wiry scapes, hang down on arching scapes |
| Leaves | green, triangular, succulent, lined with white warty (tubercules) bumps |
| Roots | fibrous |
| Dimensions | 5 by 10 inches (HS) |
| Propagation | stem cuttings, easy by division of offsets |
| Native Site | South Africa (southern Cape Provinces) |
| Misc Facts | Haworthiopsis means "like Haworthia". AKA: Zebra Plant; Zebra Cactus; Fasciata Plant; Haworthia fasciata |
| Author's Notes | I have grown this plant for many years and it is easy to grow. Give a bright window and keep on the dry side. |