• Photo of Haworthiopsis fasciata (Haworthiopsis fasciatas)

Plant Profile: Haworthiopsis fasciata

Taxonomy: Haworthiopsis fasciata

Names

Little Zebra Plant, Zebra Haworthia, Zebra Plant

  • Photo of Haworthiopsis fasciata (Haworthiopsis fasciatas)

Phonetic Spelling:ha-worth-ee-OP-sis fash-ee-AY-tuh

Genus:Haworthiopsis

Species:fasciata

Family:Asphodelaceae

This plant is a succulent indigenous to South Africa. It is frequently confused with or incorrectly labeled as Haworthiopsis attenuata, a closely related species. However, a key distinguishing feature is that H. fasciata possesses smooth surfaces on its upper leaves.

Haworthiopsis fasciata Feature Summary

Haworthiopsis fasciata Image Gallery

Tags

#succulent
#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats

Similar Plants

Haworthiopsis fasciata is often confused with:

Haworthiopsis fasciata Feature Summary

Attributes
Whole Plant Traits
Succulent
Leaves

Haworthiopsis fasciata Attributes

Haworthiopsis fasciata: Country Or Region Of Origin

South Africa

Haworthiopsis fasciata: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Haworthiopsis fasciata Whole Plant Traits

Haworthiopsis fasciata: 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 fasciata Leaves

Haworthiopsis fasciata: Leaf Color

spa
Green
spa
White

Haworthiopsis fasciata: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Haworthiopsis fasciata Stem

Haworthiopsis fasciata: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes