Zebra Haworthie, Haworthia fasciata

The Zebra Haworthie is an easy-care, very undemanding plant of the succulent type that can adapt wonderfully to its surroundings. Due to its robustness, it fits perfectly into the hands of beginners. Haworthia fasciata grows almost everywhere, only in winter it is a bit sensitive and needs to be moved into the house when the temperature is below zero. So that the joy of this relative of the Aloe vera lasts a long time, there are still a few care tips that should be observed.

care

Haworthia fasciata is extremely easy to care for. Regular checks for pest infestation make sense, but the plant is very robust and rarely affected.

The following care is required from May to September:

• if the location is more than + 5 degrees outdoors
• Location partially shaded
• water once a week
• fertilize with cactus fertilizer once a month
• Rest period from July to August
• Do not fertilize or water during the rest period

The following maintenance is required from October to April:

• The plant is dormant
• Moving into the house at temperatures below -5 degrees
• cool, bright location at approx. 10 degrees
• water a little (every 14 days)
• no fertilization

Expectations:

• 50% potting soil with quartz sand and pumice, a drainage made of expanded clay
• Pot must be flat
• should be repotted every two years

Location

Haworthia fasciata has very few demands on the location. However, a place in full sun should be avoided as the grain of the leaves often suffers from this.

A partially shaded location is perfect, both outdoors and indoors. In summer, the succulent plant really appreciates it when it has a rain-protected location outside, it shouldn't be colder than ten degrees. Temperatures between five and 15 degrees are perfectly suitable for the winter rest phase; a location inside makes sense. The higher the temperature at the winter location, the brighter the light has to be. With artificial light irradiation, at least 1,000 lux should be achieved.

floor

The Zebra Haworthie is undemanding in terms of the substrate. A very nutrient-rich soil is unsuitable, it needs a barren sub-bed, according to its home. Cactus soil is generally suitable, but it should be mixed with quartz sand and pumice gravel.

Tip: Lava grit can also be mixed into the substrate of Haworthia fasciata, it reminds the plant of its home and prevents waterlogging.

plants

The zebra haworthie is one of the shallow roots. As such, a wide, flat vessel is needed. A drainage made of expanded clay is important for the floor in order to avoid waterlogging. Haworthia fasciata can be planted in groups of several in one pot, and several succulents can also share a container.

Pot culture

The Zebra Haworthie only grows very slightly, so it is seldom necessary to find a new pot. However, if the old pot is full of roots, it is time to move.

Tip: In order to ensure the supply of nutrients, the succulent needs a change of substrate once a year.

Step by step into the new pot:

• Haworthie is taken from the old jar
• old substrate is removed from the roots
• Check for pest infestation
• any damage will be removed
• Drainage in the new pot is laid out
• Substrate is filled to 2/3
• Plant is put in the pot
• The substrate is completely filled
• Succulent plants are carefully poured on

to water

Waterlogging is poison for the zebra haworthy, too much water quickly causes the small succulent plant to rot and die. In the active phase from May to September, watering should not take place more than once a week, from July to August it is completely dispensed with. However, watering is only necessary if the top layer of soil in the pot is already very dry.

Tip: To avoid waterlogging, Haworthia fasciata can simply be sprayed with a flower sprayer.

No watering is allowed during the winter rest period.

Fertilize

Haworthia fasciata needs little fertilizer as it is not used to too many nutrients. If the substrate is changed every year, fertilizer can be completely dispensed with. Otherwise, it is appropriate to give a cactus fertilizer once a month between April and September.

Cut

There is no need for a cut of the zebra haworthie at all. Rotten leaves still serve as a source of nutrients for the plant. When all the nutrients are used up, the parts of the plant are rejected.

Diseases

Diseases and Pests

The Zebra Haworthie is extremely resistant to pests and diseases, but infestation can still occur. Often the environmental conditions are the trigger.

• Waterlogging due to too much water
• too much sun
• Infestation with scale insects
• Infestation with mealybugs
• Infestation with root lice

If the zebra haworthie is poured too much, waterlogging will form, which will lead to rot. As a result, the plant dies.

Too much sun is harmful

A place in partial shade is perfect for the Haworthie. A place in full sun, on the other hand, causes the leaves to lose their grain and shrink.

Scale insect infestation

They are difficult to see with the naked eye because they are in the middle of the rosette. If the Haworthie suddenly looks weakened and drained, it should be checked. Only pesticides can help against scale insects.

Mealybug infestation

The mealybug infestation is also difficult to detect because the pests are well hidden. However, with a close inspection of the plants, the excretions are noticeable. Here, too, a cure is only in sight with a pesticide.

Root lice

Root lice are insidious because they cause damage in the root system below the earth. If the succulent plant collapses due to the infestation, it can usually no longer be saved. The roots should therefore be carefully checked once a year.