Scientific Name
Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Super Zebra'
Synonym(s)
Haworthia attenuata 'Super Zebra'
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Haworthiopsis
Origin
The origin of this cultivar of Haworthiopsis attenuata is unknown.
Description
Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Super Zebra', formerly known as Haworthia attenuata 'Super Zebra', is a small succulent that forms rosettes of triangular, dark green leaves with a predominance of white horizontal stripes on the lower surface and white dots on the upper surface. It offsets readily to form clumps that can reach up to 8 inches (20 cm) in height and nearly equal in diameter.
The white, tubular flowers appear in summer at the end of long stalks.
This cultivar is usually sold as Haworthiopsis fasciata 'Alba' or Haworthia fasciata 'Alba', but it clearly is a cultivar of Haworthia attenuata because it has tubercles on both upper and lower surfaces.
There are several very similar cultivars labeled as Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Super Clone' or Haworthia attenuata 'Super Clone', Haworthiopsis fasciata 'Super Clone' or Haworthia fasciata 'Super Clone', Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Super White' or Haworthia attenuata 'Super White', Haworthiopsis fasciata 'Super White' or Haworthia fasciata 'Super White', Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Wide Zebra' or Haworthia attenuata 'Wide Zebra', Haworthiopsis fasciata 'Wide Zebra' or Haworthia fasciata 'Wide Zebra', Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Big Band' or Haworthia attenuata 'Big Band', and Haworthiopsis fasciata 'Big Band' or Haworthia fasciata 'Big Band'.
How to Grow and Care for Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Super Zebra'
Light: Although most species can tolerate full sun, these succulents thrive in semi-shaded positions. However, brighter light conditions are needed to bring out the leaf coloration.
Soil: Plant your Haworthiopsis in commercial soil formulated for succulents or make your own well-draining potting mix.
Hardiness: Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Super Zebra' can withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 °F (-1.1 to 10 °C), USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b.
Watering: In spring and fall, when the growth is most active, water Haworthiopsis thoroughly, then wait until the top of the soil dries out before watering again. Water your plants less during the winter when their growth slows down significantly. During the hottest summer months, when Haworthiopsis are mostly dormant, water it just enough to keep the leaves from shriveling.
Fertilizing: Haworthiopsis are slow-growing succulents and do not require much fertilizer. Therefore, feed with a dilute fertilizer and only from spring to fall.
Repotting: When the plant has outgrown its container, repot in the spring or early summer into a new, slightly larger pot with fresh soil.
Propagation: Haworthiopsis are mostly and easily grown from stem cuttings or by removing offsets from the mother plant.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Haworthiopsis.
Toxicity of Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Super Zebra'
Haworthiopsis species are generally non-toxic to humans and animals.
Links
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