• Photo of Haworthiopsis attenuata (Haworthiopsis attenuatas)

Plant Profile: Haworthiopsis attenuata

Taxonomy: Haworthiopsis attenuata

Names

Zebra Haworthia, Zebra Plant

  • Photo of Haworthiopsis attenuata (Haworthiopsis attenuatas)

Phonetic Spelling:ha-worth-ee-OP-sis at-ten-yoo-AY-tuh

Genus:Haworthiopsis

Species:attenuata

Family:Asphodelaceae

This well-known succulent, originating from South Africa, is often confused with the much less common Haworthiopsis fasciata, leading to misidentification in sales. The two can be differentiated by their leaf textures: H. attenuata features a bumpy surface on all its leaves, whereas H. fasciata has smooth upper leaf surfaces.

Haworthiopsis attenuata Feature Summary

Haworthiopsis attenuata Image Gallery

Tags

#houseplant
#drought tolerant
#succulent
#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats

Similar Plants

Haworthiopsis attenuata is often confused with:

Haworthiopsis attenuata Feature Summary

Attributes
Whole Plant Traits
Houseplant
Succulent
Landscape

Haworthiopsis attenuata Attributes

Haworthiopsis attenuata: Country Or Region Of Origin

South Africa

Haworthiopsis attenuata: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Haworthiopsis attenuata Whole Plant Traits

Haworthiopsis attenuata: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Haworthiopsis attenuata Leaves

Haworthiopsis attenuata: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Haworthiopsis attenuata Stem

Haworthiopsis attenuata: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Haworthiopsis attenuata Landscape

Haworthiopsis attenuata: Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Haworthiopsis attenuata: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland