Haworthiopsis Attenuata "Zebra Cactus" 8cmPot

🌵 Haworthiopsis attenuata – Zebra Plant

Botanical Name: Haworthiopsis attenuata (formerly Haworthia attenuata)
Common Names: Zebra Plant, Zebra Haworthia, Zebra Cactus (common trade name)

📌 Product Description

Haworthiopsis attenuata, commonly known as the Zebra Plant, is a compact, slow-growing succulent admired for its dark green, pointed leaves marked with raised white horizontal stripes, resembling zebra markings.

This hardy and low-maintenance plant forms attractive rosettes and produces offsets over time, creating a dense cluster. In summer, it may send up a slender flower spike with small white tubular flowers. Ideal for indoor displays, succulent bowls, and small decorative containers, it is one of the easiest succulents to grow.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: 10 – 15 cm
• Spread: 10 – 20 cm (spreads through offsets)
• Growth Habit: Clumping rosette succulent
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix
• Water:
  • Water during active growth (spring and summer)
  • Allow soil to dry out between waterings
  • Reduce watering in winter
• Feeding: Light feeding during growing season
• Maintenance:
  • Avoid overwatering
  • Ensure excellent drainage
  • Remove offsets for propagation

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting Time: Spring
• Flowering Season: Summer
• Growing Season: Spring and summer
• Dormant Period: Winter
• Climate Suitability: Indoor, temperate, and semi-arid regions
• Frost Tolerance: Sensitive to frost; protect below 5°C

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Striking zebra-striped foliage
• Ideal beginner succulent
• Compact and perfect for small pots
• Drought-tolerant and water-wise
• Easy to propagate

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Indoor decorative plant
✔ Succulent bowls and arrangements
✔ Office and desktop plant
✔ Rockeries in mild climates
✔ Gift plant for beginners