haworthia

Native to South Africa, Haworthia is a large plant family of small, upright succulents. The distinctive white warts or bands found on their foliage have given them the common names “Zebra Cactus” and “Pearl Plant”, among others. Haworthia require similar care to most succulents, including Echeveria and Aloe, preferring bright sunlight and drier soil conditions. Though they produce offshoots or “babies”, their slow growth habit makes them easy to maintain in small pots. Haworthia don’t require frequent re-potting, but their offshoots can be removed and easily propagated into small pots or succulent gardens. Shop Haworthia varieties available now.

Haworthia are considered to be pet-friendly by the ASPCA.

Grow in 4+ hours of direct sun per day to bright indirect light (5-6’ from a sunny window), eastern exposure is preferable. Prefers cool to warm household temperatures, 55°-85°F (tropical succulent plant, not cold hardy in Northeast Ohio). Let soil dry between waterings. Average humidity (40%) is beneficial, but not required. Feed with a multipurpose plant or cactus food, half strength, once a month, April-September, or as directed on the package label.