Zebra Haworthia
Haworthiopsis attenuata
Also known as: Zebra Plant, Zebra Cactus
A complete guide to growing and propagating Zebra Haworthia: its care needs, how to take cuttings and root them, how long propagation takes, and how to fix the most common problems.
Zebra Haworthia care at a glance
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How to propagate Zebra Haworthia
Offsets (pups)
- Unpot and find pups clustered around the base of the parent.
- Separate a pup with a few roots by hand or with a clean knife.
- Let it callus for a day, then pot in dry, gritty mix.
- Wait a few days, then water sparingly.
Common Zebra Haworthia problems & fixes
Shriveled, wrinkled leaves
Underwatering â give a thorough soak and let it drain fully, then wait until the soil is bone dry.
Mushy, translucent leaves or stems
Overwatering and rot. Cut back watering, repot into a gritty fast-draining mix, and remove any rotted roots.
Stretched, pale growth
Too little light (etiolation). Move to bright, direct light; behead and re-root the stretched top to reset a compact shape.
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Toxicity notes are a general guide based on ASPCA-style classifications â if a pet ingests any houseplant, contact your vet. Care needs vary with your home's conditions.