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Zebra Wart

About Zebra Wart

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

Scientific name

Haworthiopsis reinwardtii

Genus

Haworthiopsis

Family

Asphodelaceae

Order

Asparagales

Also known as

Haworthiopsis reinwardtii. and Haworthia Reinwardtii

How to care for Zebra Wart

💦 Water

How often to water your Zebra Wart

Zebra Wart 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Zebra Wart in your home

Zebra Wart may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Zebra Wart in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Zebra Wart

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Zebra Wart: repot after 2X growth

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 Zebra Wart after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Zebra Wart thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Zebra Wart Water Frequency →

Zebra Wart Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Zebra Wart may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Zebra Wart Light Requirements →

Zebra Wart Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Zebra Wart is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

💨 Humidity

Zebra Wart prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Zebra Wart Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Zebra Wart is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Zebra Wart →

When and How to Successfully Repot Zebra Wart →

💩 Fertilizer

Zebra Wart grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Zebra Wart →

🌎 Native Region

Zebra Wart is native to Southern Africa.

🌸 Flowers

Zebra Wart produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Zebra Wart can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Zebra Wart Temperature Tolerance →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Zebra Wart. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!