Haworthia attenuata (Zebra Plant)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsphodelaceae
GenusHaworthia
Speciesattenuata
SynonymsApicra attenuata, Aloe clariperla
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10a - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)0
Temperature (°F)7
Height0.3 m
Spread0.2 - 0.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeClustering.
LandscapeAmong rock gardens, potted indoor or patio plant, among succulent collections, containers or as a specimen.
PropagationDivision of crown.
CultivationPlant in loose, well-draining cactus mix, gravelly or sandy soil in full sun. Repot annually to encourage growth.
PestsLeaf rot if overwatered. Mealybugs and aphids may be a problem.
Notable SpecimensCentennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatRocky outcroppings.
Leaf DescriptionLanceolate, fleshy leaves that taper at the apices, and carry stripe-like horizontal tubercles that resemble 'zebra stripes' – hence the plant's common name.
Flower DescriptionDelicate white tubular flowers adorn fleshy solitary flowering stems. the petals of the flowers curl backward, giving way to 4 - 6 curling pistils.
Colour DescriptionMedium green to light green succulent leaves with white to creamy-white tubercles. Medium green flowering stems with whitish-brown flowers.
Texture DescriptionSmooth, bumpy.

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