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The leaf tips can turn dry in response to under watering, especially low humidity or too much air flow from draughts, air conditions, forced air or any other air currents.
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(Read my article how to revive a dying zebra plant if your plant looks unhealthy). Consider replacing the soil if it retains moisture for long periods as this causes root rot. If this happens to you zebra succulent scale back the watering immediately and allow the soil to dry out.
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The signs of stress of an over watered zebra succulent are leaves that turn brown or yellow with a soft, mushy texture to their leaves. Zebra plants are adapted to living in dryer climates so they are more at risk from over watering then under watering. This ensures that the water has infiltrated the soil so that the roots can uptake the moisture they require. If the soil feels moist or damp, delay watering for a few days, if the soil feels dry this is the perfect time to water you zebra succulent.Īlways water with a generous soak, so that excess water trickles from the base of the pot. To establish the optimal watering frequency for zebra plants in your home water the plant with a good soak and monitor the soils moisture by feeling the soil at the bottom of the pot through the drainage hole in the base. How quickly your soil dries out determines how often you should water zebra succulents but typically in most homes watering once every 2 weeks meets the moisture requirements of the plant without causing root rot. Therefore to successfully care for zebra succulents replicate their watering cycle of their native environment by watering with a generous soak so that excess water trickles from the base of the pot and then allow the soil to dry out completely between bouts of watering.
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Zebra succulents are drought resistant plants that are native to Southern Africa in hot and dry conditions in gritty soils with infrequent rainfall. Watering Zebra Succulents (Haworthia fasciata) Zebra succulents grow slowly to a compact size of around 6 inches (15 cm) in height and width. Temperatures of between 55☏-80☏ (13☌-27☌) are considered ideal.įeeding during the active growing months in the Spring and the Fall is optimal for care. Grow can slow in Winter due to fewer hours of light. Grows more in the Spring and Fall during milder temperatures.Ĭan enter dormancy in response to high temperatures consistently more then 80☏ and require less water. Grows and propagates will in pots and containers that are proportionate in size to the root ball.
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Tender to frost, grow indoors unless in a frost free climate. Requires well draining succulent soil to prevent root rot. Leaves turn brown or yellow with a soft, mushy texture.īrown tips to the leaves. Water when the potting soil dries out completely. Zebra Succulent (Haworthia fasciata) Care Zebra Succulent Plant Profile: Care/Requirements Keep reading for all the best practices for growing zebra succulents to keep your plant healthy… Zebra succulents (Haworthia fasciata) also known as zebra cacti are very easy, low maintenance plants to care for that adapt very well to growing as house plants indoors. Typically Zebra succulents reach a height and width of 6 inches (15cm) at maturity. Zebra succulents grow best indoors, in special succulent and cacti soil for the optimal drainage profile, in pots with drainage holes in the base. Place in bright indirect sunlight in temperature between 55☏-80☏. Water zebra succulents once every 2-3 weeks.