Haworthia attenuata

Haworthia attenuata Care

Haworthia attenuata

What is the plant

Haworthiopsis attenuata, formerly Haworthia attenuata, commonly known as zebra haworthia, is a small species of succulent plant from the Eastern Cape Province. As an ornamental, it is one of the most commonly cultivated of the Haworthiopsis species.

Haworthia attenuata is an evergreen succulent plant with short leaves arranged in rosettes 6–12 cm in diameter. The succulent leaves are tapered ("attenuata" means "tapering") and have bands of white tubercles on them. The species subdivides and offsets readily; in the wild it forms large clumps. It reaches a height of about 6” inches and consists of short green leaves arranged in a rosette, measuring 2” – 4” inches in diameter. Like most Haworthia plants, attenuata does not usually bloom indoors. However, in its natural habitat, the plant produces small tubular pink or white flowers borne on an inflorescence, measuring almost 16” inches long.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

9a - 10b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Warm Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Haworthia need to be watered when their soil is completely dried out and their leaves start to curl (about every two to three weeks). In the winter, they need less water, so you can basically forget about them and just water them every other month.
Pruning
To prune a plant to encourage bushy new growth, snip off the dominant buds on select stems, staggering the cuts to encourage varied growth.
Fertilizer
As with most houseplants, they will benefit from an occasional feed during the growing season. An organic, balanced, liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer is recommended.

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Sunlight
Plants need at least 6-8 hours of filtered sun daily.
Soil
Loam contains a proportion of 40% sand, 40% silt, and 20% clay.
Temperature
The plant can tolerate temperatures down to 35°F (2°C). Inside, average room temperatures from 65°F/18.3°C to 75°F/23.8°C.

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Container
Here’s a handy guideline: increase pot size by 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 5 or 7.62 cm (2 or 3 inches) in diameter.
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