🌿 Houseplantdex

← All plants

Zebra haworthia

Haworthiopsis fasciata (Willd.) G.D.Rowley · Asphodelaceae

Safe for cats and dogs Also known as Zebra plant, Zebra cactus, Little zebra plant

Pet safety

Safe for cats and dogs. ASPCA lists this plant as non-toxic to dogs and cats.

Source: ASPCA, matched at species level (via taxonomic synonym).

Care

  • LightMedium / part shade – Bright indirect
  • WaterLet dry fully between waterings
  • HumidityLow
  • Temperature15°C – 27°C
  • DifficultyEasy
  • SoilCactus / succulent mix
  • FertilizingLightly, growing season only

Size & habit

  • Mature height (indoor) 10–20 cm
  • Habit
    • Rosette
  • Growth rateSlow

Common problems

  • Root rot
  • Mealybugs

Propagation

  • Offsets / pups
  • Leaf cutting
  • Seed

Sources

  • Taxonomy GBIF #9395407
  • Queried as Haworthia fasciata → resolved to accepted name Haworthiopsis fasciata
  • Toxicity ASPCA (matched at species level, via synonym)
  • Care references Cross-checked — see methodology.