Haworthiopsis coarctata
About Haworthiopsis coarctata
These tiny succulents are native to Southern Africa, but now grow in homes around the world! Since they're adapted to harsh, dry cliamtes, their succulent leaves store water during the dry season. They also use a special form of photosynthesis that helps them retain water by only exchanging gases at night! 🌌
Taxonomy
Haworthiopsis coarctata
Haworthiopsis
Asphodelaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Zebra Plant
How to care for Haworthiopsis coarctata
How often to water your Haworthiopsis coarctata
every 12
Haworthiopsis coarctata needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Haworthiopsis coarctata in your home
a window
Haworthiopsis coarctata love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Haworthiopsis coarctata does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Haworthiopsis coarctata in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Haworthiopsis coarctata
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Haworthiopsis coarctata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Why does he look like this? This is my zebra plant. He is in the same pot I got him in and has grown a bit but not opened up. Is he unhealthy or just an introvert?
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What soil should I use for my zebra plant? #ZebraHaworthiopsis
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April 2024 and April 2026. Haworthia madness gone Goth. #succulentsquad
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I’ve had my succulent for over a year now and he’s no looking to hot. Any advice? It’s a zebra haworthia, I had one a while ago and it died from overwatering so I’ve made sure to not over water. Maybe it needs repotted but I thought that they like their roots being more tight idk.. #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #SucculentSquad #SucculentLove #Succulents #ZebraHaworthiopsis
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I didn’t know they did this
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I just bought it but some of the tips are clipped off, how can I help to grow them back? #ZebraHaworthiopsis
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Wy are the leaves half yellow
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So this got knocked around and came out of the soil. Is it salvageable? #FairyWashboard
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Is this normal? I noticed these shriveled leaves and gently tugged. One came out immediately, another took a bit more pressure but still came off pretty easily and then I spotted a third (middle pic) before I pulled it, I wanted to make sure it was normal. The base almost looks reddish/brown. Not much experience with succulents so I’m not sure whether this is normal or if I would be concerned. He’s currently in the peat mix he came home in, but he was root bound so I put him in a bigger pot (without breaking up the roots or the peat mix) after a month and backfilled with a succulent/bonsai mix. I water when he feels feather-light and he’s currently in a west facing windowsill. #HappyPlants #SucculentLove #FairyWashboard
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My plant does not have any roots, is this normal? #FairyWashboard
Care Summary for Haworthiopsis coarctata
Haworthiopsis coarctata
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.