PRACTICAL GARDENING RESEARCH What to grow. What to buy. How to choose.
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Care decision
Clumping Haworthiopsis attenuata rosettes with pointed green and reddish leaves covered in raised white spots and bands.
Zebra haworthiopsisHaworthiopsis attenuata
LightBright indirect light; protect from abrupt intense sun.
WaterLet medium dry between waterings; check roots if shrinking persists in damp mix.
Soil & growing mixPorous succulent medium, matched to the surviving root system.
Mature sizeSmall individual rosettes expand into a wider clump through offsets.
Growing seasonEvergreen; judge growth by the individual plant rather than a universal dormancy calendar.
Winter & climateProtect from frost; indoor care is the default outside reliably mild conditions.
Container fitWell suited to containers. Check mature size and root-space guidance in the reference.
Place & varietyNC State gives outdoor zone guidance but explicitly says the plant is not frost tolerant. Use a sheltered seasonal outdoor position only with a temperature and rain plan.
Equipment to consider

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Evidence & next steps

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