Haworthia tessellata

Zebra Haworthia

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Small rosette succulent featuring translucent leaf windows and zebra-like white striping on dark green leaves. Native to South Africa, it thrives indoors with moderate light.
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Plant Details

Common Name Zebra Haworthia
Family Asphodelaceae
Genus Haworthia
Species Tessellata
Origin South Africa
Blooming Small white tubular flowers on tall stalks in summer, rarely indoors
Leaf Color Dark green with translucent windows
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Specialized cactus/succulent mix with high drainage (perlite/grit)

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Watering

Water only when soil is completely dry. Reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy to prevent rot

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light; direct sun may bleach windows, low light causes leggy growth

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Fertilization

Apply diluted cactus fertilizer monthly during active growing season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Remove dead basal leaves or offsets for propagation; no major pruning required

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
5% – 25%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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