Zebra Plant
Haworthia fasciata
A compact architectural succulent featuring dark green triangular leaves adorned with distinctive white horizontal stripes that give it a zebra-like appearance. This small but striking plant forms tight rosettes and is perfect for beginners, tolerating lower light conditions better than most succulents. Its geometric beauty and manageable size make it ideal for desk gardens and small spaces.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
Bright
Zones
9–11
USDA hardiness
Height
2-12 inches
Complete Growing Guide
Soil: Sand, Shallow Rocky. Soil pH: Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Occasionally Dry. Height: 0 ft. 2 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 0 ft. 2 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: Less than 12 inches. Growth rate: Medium. Propagation: Division, Leaf Cutting, Seed.
Harvesting
Capsule ovoid to oblong, 3-locular. Seeds with angles winged.
Type: Capsule.
Bloom time: Spring, Summer
History & Origin
Origin: South Africa
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Drought
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Jade Plant
Similar water and light requirements, compatible growth habits
Aloe Vera
Matching drought tolerance and soil drainage needs
Echeveria
Complementary rosette form and identical care requirements
String of Pearls
Contrasting trailing habit creates visual interest with similar water needs
Burro's Tail
Compatible succulent with cascading growth that won't compete for space
Hens and Chicks
Low-growing habit provides ground cover without shading zebra plant
Christmas Cactus
Similar light preferences and complementary flowering periods
Crown of Thorns
Compatible drought tolerance and pest-repelling properties
Keep Apart
Ferns
Require high humidity and frequent watering that causes root rot in succulents
Impatiens
High water requirements and preference for moist soil conflicts with succulent needs
Mint
Aggressive spreading habit and high water needs incompatible with succulent care
Peace Lily
Needs consistently moist soil and high humidity that promotes succulent rot
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Generally disease-resistant when not overwatered
Common Pests
Mealybugs, scale insects, spider mites
Diseases
Root rot from overwatering, leaf rot from excess moisture