Haworthiopsis fasciata(Willd . ) G.D.Rowley
Zebra Haworthia , Zebra Plant
Aloe fasciata , Apicra fasciata , Catevala fasciata , Haworthia fasciata , Haworthia pumilasubsp.fasciata
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Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthiopsis
The specific name " fasciata " ( pronounced fash - ee - AY - tuh ) means " bundled , banded " and refers to the ring leave .
Haworthiopsis fasciatais aboriginal toSouth Africa(Eastern Cape ) .
Photo byAbu Shawka
Haworthiopsis fasciata , formerly known asHaworthia fasciata , is a modest succulent that forms rosettes of dark-green , triangular leaves line with white tubercles on the bottom . It offsets readily , forming a impenetrable clump with age . The rosettes can reach up to 7.2 inches ( 18 centimeter ) in height and 6 column inch ( 15 cm ) in diam .
The white , tubular flowers appear in summertime at the end of slender stalks that can grow up to 1 understructure ( 30 cm ) long .
Haworthiopsis fasciatais very alike to and often confused withHaworthiopsis attenuata , but they can be distinguish by the presence of the tuberosity . Haworthiopsis fasciatahas tubercles only on the undersides , whileHaworthiopsis attenuatahas tubercles on both the upper and lower Earth’s surface of leave .
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Haworthiopsis fasciatais not common in finish , and many plants labeled asHaworthiopsis fasciataare actuallyHaworthiopsis attenuata .
luminousness : Although most species can tolerate full sun , these succulent thrive in semi - shaded position . However , vivid light-headed conditions are take to work out the leaf coloration .
Soil : works yourHaworthiopsisin commercial dirt formulated for succulent ormake your own well - draining potting mixture .
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Hardiness : Haworthiopsis fasciatacan withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
tearing : In bound and fall , when the growth is most active , waterHaworthiopsisthoroughly , then await until the top of the soil dry out before lacrimation again . irrigate your plant less during the winter when their growth slows down importantly . During the hot summertime months , whenHaworthiopsisare typically dormant , water it just enough to keep the leaves from shriveling .
Fertilizing : Haworthiopsisare slow - spring up succulent and do not require much fertiliser . Therefore , feedwith a diluted plant food and only from fountain to devolve .
Repotting : When the plant has outgrown its container , repot it in the saltation or early summer into a novel , slightly larger pot with fresh soil .
generation : Haworthiopsisare mostly and easily grown from stem film editing or by bump off offsets from the female parent plant .
Learn more atHow to develop and Care for Haworthiopsis .
Haworthiopsisspecies are generally non - toxic to humans and beast .
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