Haworthiopsis attenuata(Haw . ) G.D.Rowley
Zebra Haworthia , Zebra Plant
Aloe attenuata , Apicra attenuata , Catevala attenuata , Haworthia attenuata , Haworthia pumilasubsp.attenuata , Haworthiopsis attenuatavar.attenuata
Photo byCalifornia Cactus Center
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthiopsis
The specific name " attenuata(pronounced at - ten - yoo - AY - tuh ) " mean " thinned , decreased , attenuated ; dampen , diminished " and refer to the leave that narrow gradually to the tip .
Haworthiopsis attenuatais aboriginal toSouth Africa(Eastern Cape ) .
Photo byCalifornia Cactus Center
Haworthiopsis attenuata , formerly known asHaworthia attenuata , is an attractivesucculentthat form rosettes of thick , fleshy , obscure green leaf with lily-white tubercles . It offsets readily and spring a dull clump with age . The little potato can reach up to 6 inch ( 15 centimetre ) in acme and 5 inch ( 12.5 atomic number 96 ) in diameter .
The white flowers have green veins and appear on slender stalks that can acquire up to 16 inches ( 40 cm ) long . They typically bloom from bounce to fall , but indoors , they can blossom at any time of the year .
Haworthiopsis attenuatais very similar to and often confused withHaworthiopsis fasciata . However , it can easily be recognise by its white tubercles , which happen on both the upper and lower surface of leaves . On the other side , Haworthiopsisfasciatahas tubercles only on the undersides of the leaves .
Photo byStephen Boisvert
Light : H. attenuatathrives in semi - shaded positions . Brighter sluttish conditions are needed to bring out the leaf colour . Any window in your base or situation will probably be appropriate for this succulent .
grime : Use commercial-grade potting soil specially formulate for succulents , ormake your own well - enfeeble potting admixture .
Hardiness : This plant life wish warmer temperatures in summer but cool in winter . H. attenuatacan withstand temperature as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
lacrimation : In bound and evenfall , when growth is most active , water H. attenuata thoroughly , then wait until the top of the soil dries out before watering again . irrigate your flora less during the wintertime , when its maturation slows significantly . When this plant is mostly abeyant during the hot summer months , water it just enough to keep the leaves from shrivel up .
fecundate : H. attenuatais a slow - growing plant that does not require much fertilizer . However , for optimum growing , fertilizing is a good idea . Feedonly with a dilute fertiliser and only during the active growing season . Avoid summer fertilize as this succulent is in a 6- to 8 - week rest period .
Repotting : When the plant has outgrown its container , repot it in the leap or other summertime into a Modern , slightly larger pot with sweet soil .
extension : H. attenuatais mostly and easily grown from prow cuttings or by removing get-go from the mother plant . Take stem press clipping during the warmer month . Remove offsets when they have started develop their solution . leap is the best time to sow seeds .
Learn more atHow to mature and Care for Haworthiopsis .
H. attenuatais considered non - toxic to humans and animals .
select a photo to see a magnanimous version .
Did you notice this helpful ? divvy up it with other succulent lovers !
