Haworthia can also be found under the name zebra cactus (Source: GettyImages)The plant we decided to bring you today has a noble name.Haworthia.It is not a typical houseplant, but it is common to find it in most garden centers.Hailing from sun-drenched South Africa, Haworthia was named in honor of the phenomenal succulent connoisseur Adrian Hardy Haworth.It is an evergreen smaller plant, whose exotic appearance is supported by the unique white stripes on the leaves.According to many, they resemble zebra stripes.On the other hand, others may find in it a form of classic Aloe vera.The roots of this plant are quite thick over time and break easily, so be careful with it when transplanting.This cute succulent is just perfect for all growers, especially the messier ones or beginners.The plant will thrive in a smaller and at the same time wide pot.Cultivation is concentrated in only two phases divided according to the season.The first phase is from March to June.During this period, you can water the plant a little, thanks to which it will grow.The second phase occurs from July to February, when the plant takes a vacation.This means that during the hot summer, the plant does not want any water, so from mid-September, it only needs to be watered once a month so that the potting soil has time to dry completely.A post shared by Shraddha Hortico & Landscape (@shraddha_landscape_nursery)Although it is a tropical plant, it does not like the hot and scorching sun.On the other hand, it requires light.If you don't have such a place at home, don't worry.As one of the few plants, it can survive even on the northern side, but never in the shade.Don't forget to fertilize it once a year with cactus substrate.If you like it, you can also easily reproduce it, using cuttings rooted in water or soil.Haworthia will also please as a gift.The purchase price of this plant is low.Nevertheless, it will repay you with simple care and an interesting pattern.A bonus is the fact that it is also suitable if you have small children or pets at home.When using this page, cookies are processed that help us improve the quality of services.You can prevent the processing of cookies by changing the settings in your internet browser.More information I understandThe cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible.If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below, then you are consenting to this.