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Zebra Plant Plant Care
Haworthia fasciata (Willd.) Haw.
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This succulent plant is easily recognized by its thick, fleshy, striped leaves that form a rosette shape. Originating from South Africa, Haworthia fasciata is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique appearance and low maintenance requirements. Its distinctive zebra-like stripes and ability to thrive in bright, indirect light make it a popular choice for indoor gardens.
Every 14–21 days
Bright indirect to partial shade
65–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Zebra Plant?
Water Zebra Plant every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Where Is the Zebra Plant Native To?
What Is the Zebra Plant?
Zebra Plant (Haworthia fasciata) belongs to the Asphodelaceae family within the Haworthia genus. Zebra Plant is native to the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Zebra Plant is also known as Zebra Haworthia.
Zebra Plant displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Zebra Plant produces small tubular white or pink flowers on long stems.
How Often Should You Water a Zebra Plant?
Haworthia fasciata requires watering every 14–21 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Zebra Plant Need?
Zebra Plant thrives in bright indirect to partial shade. Avoid placing Zebra Plant in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Zebra Plant Prefer?
Haworthia fasciata grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Zebra Plant prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Zebra Plant?
Well-draining succulent mix with sand and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Zebra Plant to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Zebra Plant?
Feed Zebra Plant every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Zebra Plant?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Zebra Plant?
Zebra Plant can be propagated through offsets, leaf cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to haworthia cooperi plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Zebra Plant Toxic to Pets and Children?
Non-toxic to cats and dogs
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center plant list. View the ASPCA entry
Non-toxic to humans and pets
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Zebra Plant?
Zebra Plant is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Zebra Plant Need?
Zebra Plant grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10a. Zebra Plant is native to the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. In cooler regions, grow Zebra Plant as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10a – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Zebra Plant is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Haworthia genus — compare its care with other Haworthia species on PlantoScan.
Haworthia is part of the Asphodelaceae plant family — browse all Asphodelaceae genera and species.
Zebra Plant thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Haworthia fasciata (Willd.) Haw., family Asphodelaceae (first published in Saxifrag. Enum. 2: 54 1821) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record, Wikidata.
- Pet toxicity: The ASPCA lists Zebra Plant as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Source: ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List.
- Photo: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10a – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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