Haworthia Attenuata CV Zebra Image from Flickr / Stephen Bolsvert
La Haworthia attenuata It is one of the non-cacti succulents or crass plants that are not usually missing in any collection, be it a beginner or an expert. It is common, but sometimes beauty is found in what is best known to us.
But it is not only beautiful, but it is also very easy to care for and even more so to multiply. Having it in the patio or on the terrace is a joy. If you do not believe me, read your file and then grab one to see for yourself. Sure you will not regret!
Haworthia attenuata is the scientific name of a crass plant described by Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833) native to the Eastern Cape, South Africa, which is popularly known as the zebra plant. It is characterized by have leathery leaves, with a more or less triangular shape of dark green color and a design of white lines that, depending on their thickness and quantity, has given rise to several cultivars.
Over time it forms groups of rosettes up to 15cm in diameter and about 10cm high. Clusters of long, slender-stemmed flowers sprout in spring.
Haworthia Attenuata CV Zebra
If we talk about its care, to have it perfect it is enough with put it in semi-shadow, in a pot that is wider than it is deep so that your youngsters can have a good development. Another option is to put it in a rather narrow container and take out its suckers to plant them in individual pots in spring-summer.
We will water it a little: no more than twice a week in summer and no more than once every 15-20 days the rest of the year. Likewise, it will be highly recommended to fertilize it with a liquid fertilizer for cacti and succulents following the indications specified on the product's packaging during all the warm months of the year.
Resists cold and frost down to -2ºC. In the case that we live in a colder area, we can protect it from low temperatures by placing it in a room where a lot of natural light enters and away from drafts.