Zebra cactus (Haworthia attenuate)
belongs to aloe family. Identified by white bands on under sides of leaves,
Zebra cactus is a low maintenance indoor plant. Upper side of leaves has white
dots all over it. Like aloe it is a succulent which stores water in its
foliage. The stem is a rosette on the base from which leaves come out.
Propagation
You
can propagate a Zebra Plant by taking cutting from a healthy houseplant in the
spring or summer and placing it directly into a new planting pot. Use a rooting hormone for increasing chances
of success.
Pups (offshoots)
formed at the base of the plant, can be used for propagating the plant. Detach
the pups from mother plant and plant in suitable potting media. To reduce stress
takes the pups in spring or autumn when plant is not actively growing.
Soil
Use
fast draining soil mixture consists of loam and sand. Or purchase potting mix available for cacti
from market.
Sun
/ Temperature
Zebra
plants in indirect sun light. So place your plant in a shaded location. Too
much direct sun light can scorch the plant leaves. It can’t tolerate extreme
low temperatures so bring your Zebra cactus inside in winter.
Watering
Water
the plant regularly in summer when it is too hot. Cut down the watering in
winter to twice a week. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It is also
important to not over water the zebra cactus as it doesn’t like standing water.
Mist
zebra cactus regularly or every other day as it is a humidity loving plant. You
can use water filled pebble tray for that.
Fertilizer
Feed
weekly during summer with liquid fertilizer or use slow-release pellets at
beginning of every growing season.
Repotting
Repot
the plant in spring or summer when mother plant has outgrown the container and
starts sending many pups from the base.
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