World Plants

Haworthia attenuata (Zebra Plant)

Family	Asphodelaceae
Genus	Haworthia
Species	attenuata
Synonyms	Apicra attenuata, Aloe clariperla
Category	Perennials, Tropicals

USDA Hardiness Zone	10a - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone	Requires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Zone	H3 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)	0
Temperature (°F)	7
Height	0.3 m
Spread	0.2 - 0.5 m
Growth	Medium
Flowering Period	June, July, August

Shape	Clustering.
Landscape	Among rock gardens, potted indoor or patio plant, among succulent collections, containers or as a specimen.
Propagation	Division of crown.
Cultivation	Plant in loose, well-draining cactus mix, gravelly or sandy soil in full sun. Repot annually to encourage growth.
Pests	Leaf rot if overwatered. Mealybugs and aphids may be a problem.
Notable Specimens	Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Habitat	Rocky outcroppings.
Leaf Description	Lanceolate, fleshy leaves that taper at the apices, and carry stripe-like horizontal tubercles that resemble 'zebra stripes' – hence the plant's common name.
Flower Description	Delicate white tubular flowers adorn fleshy solitary flowering stems. the petals of the flowers curl backward, giving way to 4 - 6 curling pistils.
Colour Description	Medium green to light green succulent leaves with white to creamy-white tubercles. Medium green flowering stems with whitish-brown flowers.
Texture Description	Smooth, bumpy.