Zebra Haworthia Plant
Zebra Haworthia (Haworthiopsis attenuata) is a succulent growing 4-6 inches tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with slow growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring indirect light and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Succulent
Height
0.2-0.5 meters
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, sandy soil
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
South Africa
Climatic Condition
Semi-arid, warm
Temperature (°)
20-30
Humidity (%)
40-50
Potting media
Cactus mix or sandy soil
Fertilizers
Nitrogen-rich
Watering
Low
Plant Weight
100-200 grams
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
5.5-6.5
Water Ph level
6.0-6.5
Soil EC
0.2-0.3 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Low
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2-5 years
Health Benefits
Used in ornamental gardening, purifies air, low maintenance
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% cactus mix, 30% perlite, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a cactus-specific fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Leaf Spot, Aphids.
Yellowing, wilting leaves White cottony masses on leaves Tiny webs, speckled leaves Brown/black spots on leaves Curling, yellowing leaves
Improve drainage, reduce watering Wipe with alcohol, neem oil Increase humidity, neem oil Prune affected leaves, neem oil spray Insecticidal soap, neem oil
Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid, Miticides containing abamectin.