Haworthia fasciata 'Alba' (White Zebra Haworthia)

Botanical & Common Names
- Botanical name: Haworthia fasciata 'Alba'
Common names: White Zebra Haworthia

Background & Origin

Haworthia fasciata is a small, slow-growing succulent native to the Eastern Cape region of South Africa, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats. It belongs to the same family as aloes and is known for its thick, pointed, dark green leaves decorated with raised white stripes across their undersides, creating a distinctive zebra-like pattern.

The ‘Alba’ form is prized for its particularly pale, silvery-white markings, giving the plant a brighter appearance than the typical variety. Its compact, rosette-shaped growth and ability to tolerate drier conditions make it a popular choice for windowsills, desks and succulent collections.

Botanical note: This plant is also sold under the updated botanical name Haworthiopsis fasciata ‘Alba’. Some plants labelled ‘Alba’ may instead be forms of Haworthiopsis attenuata, so the exact identification can vary in the horticultural trade

Care Level
- Care level: Easy
- Suitable for beginners: Yes!

What It Loves
- Bright warm spot without direct sun
- Letting the compost dry out

What It Dislikes
- Overwatering or sitting in soggy soil

Best Rooms for This Plant
- Bedroom
- Living room
- Office

Growth Potential
- Typical height indoors: 10–15 cm
- Typical spread: 10–15 cm
- Growth rate: Slow growing
- Pruning required: No. Simply remove old or damaged leaves as needed.

Is This Plant Right for You?
This plant is a great choice if you:
- Love unusual textured and sculptural succulents
- Enjoy compact plants
- Low maintenance plants

Light
- Best light: Bright warm spot with some direct sun
- Avoid: Dark corners

Watering
- Frequency: Water when soil is completely dry,
- Seasonal note: Reduce watering in winter when growth slows to almost none.

Humidity
- Prefers: No humidity
- Extra humidity helpful?: These plants are native to arid conditions and do not require humidity.

Feeding
- Feed with: A balanced houseplant fertiliser
- Frequency: Once or twice during growing season during spring and summer. No feeding is needed during autumn and winter.

Toxicity
- Pet safe: Yes
- Notes: Keep out of reach of pets and small children to avoid damage.

Repotting
- How often: Once a year
- Signs it’s needed: Roots growing out of the drainage holes, slower growth, or soil drying very quickly. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering.