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Haworthia fasciata

Also Known As

  • Haworthia fasciata 'Zebra'
  • Zebra Haworthia
  • Zebra Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Haworthia fasciata plant details

Haworthia fasciata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Haworthia fasciata

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 0 IN - 12 IN - wide, 0 IN - 6 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Haworthia fasciata

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tender. Bright green foliage with white stripes.
3-4" fleshy pointed dark green leaves marked with white "warty" horizontal bands on tightly clumped plants. Easy, drought tolerant plant for the window sill, mixed succulent planters, or in frost free climates a spiky foliage accent. shipping 4" pots.
Zebra Plant is an easy-to-grow succulent for beginning gardeners. The small, low-growing rosette has white stripes resembling the beloved African zebra and it makes a great windowsill plant for its drought tolerance and compact size. Grow on a sunny windowsill and water when the soil is dry. This little beauty adds charm to any indoor plant collection or outdoor rock garden.
Light Shade to Shade. Indoor. White/Near White.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Haworthia fasciata 'Zebra' is a very charming small succulent rosette of erect or somewhat incurved slender tapering dark green leaves with large white wart-like tubercles in neatly connected cross bands. A long enduring and pretty plant sending thin wiry stems upward from which tube-like flowers dangle.

Gardening facts about Haworthia fasciata plant

How to Grow Haworthia fasciata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

See other plant types of Haworthia for your garden

aka Aloe attenuata var. clariperla, Aloe clariperla, Apicra attenuata, Haworthia attenuata var. attenuata, Haworthia attenuata var. britteniana, Haworthia attenuata var. deltoidea, Haworthia attenuata var. inusitata, Haworthia attenuata var. linearis, Haworthia attenuata var. minissima, Haworthia attenuata var. odonoghueana, Haworthia attenuata var. striata, Haworthia attenuata var. uitewaaliana, Haworthia attenuata var. zebrina, Haworthia britteniana, Haworthia clariperla, Haworthia fasciata var. caespitosa, Haworthia pumila ssp. attenuata, Haworthia zebrina

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-10b

Size

Height: 3"-5"

Width: 3"-6"

  • bright shade - shade
  • occasional - low
  • dry in winter
  • dry when dormant
Photo of Haworthia attenuata foliage, form by Ryan Somma
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aka Aloe cymbaefolia, Aloe hebes, Aloe planifolia, Apicra cymbaefolia, Haworthia concave, Haworthia cymbiformis var. angustata, Haworthia cymbiformis var. compacta, Haworthia cymbiformis var. cymbiformis, Haworthia cymbiformis var. planifolia, Haworthia cymbiformis var. subarmata, Haworthia lepida, Haworthia planifolia, Haworthia planifolia var. exulata, Haworthia planifolia var. incrassate, Haworthia planifolia var. longifolia, Haworthia planifolia var. poellnitziana, Haworthia planifolia var. sublaevis, Cathedral Window Haworthia

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 9"-12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
  • dry when dormant
Photo of Haworthia cymbiformis foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 1"-6"

Width: 2"-6"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
Photo of Haworthia cymbiformis var. setulifera foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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aka Haworthia correcta, Haworthia emelyae var. emelyae, Haworthia picta

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 1"-6"

Width: 3"-10"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Haworthia emelyae by Stan Shebs
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aka Aloe glabrata

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 5"-16"

Width: 4"-12"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
Photo of Haworthia glabrata by Stan Shebs
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