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title: "Is this a zebra plant or a Hawortia plant? What should I call it to…"
description: "Is this a zebra plant or a Hawortia plant? What should I call it to add as a plant? Should I take out the little circles that are growing with in it?"
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# Is this a zebra plant or a Hawortia plant? What should I call it to…

_Posted by Vivian’s plants on 2024-08-22_

Is this a zebra plant or a Hawortia plant? What should I call it to add as a plant? Should I take out the little circles that are growing with in it?

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## 9 comments

### Ji11 commented on 2024-08-22

Zebra Haworthia  
There are different varieties of Haworthia. Zebra is one of them. Sometimes it’s confusing when searching on the app because it’s been added by users and named/worded differently.

### Kades commented on 2024-08-22

Haworthiopsis attenuata concolor!

“Technically” they are different than the haworthia because they have thicker skinned leaves

### Vivian’s plants commented on 2024-08-22

Thanks so much. I got it at a farmers market for like $5. I was told to water it a shot glass every two weeks but I think I’m going to do less but every week. I’ll go by the soil dryness.

#### Kades replied on 2024-08-22

Great idea! I have a few different types of haworthiopsis and they’re really easy going!

I might repot this one, the soil looks super wet, unless you just watered. You’ll want a super well draining soil, drainage holes in your pot and only water when completely dry! Also lots of bright light!

#### Plant Father replied on 2024-08-23

i’ve been caring for haworthia for years and i would not recommend watering a specific amount nor watering as often as every week or two weeks unless you live in a very hot and dry environment where the soil will dry within days. haworthia and haworthiopsis i have found prefer their soil to stay dry for a few days at least before watering. then, the soil should be fully saturated and allowed to dry out entirely again. this process takes 30-45 days depending on the season (airflow, humidity, and temperature)

### Vivian’s plants commented on 2024-08-22

Thanks I just watered it recently since I just got it Sunday. It has several holes at the bottom. I might replant it bc I’m not sure what soil it was potted in. Would you all recommend I put it on my patio with a covering over it or keep it inside since it’s slightly getting cooler weather?

#### Kades replied on 2024-08-22

The only thing I worry about with unknown soil is just how long will the roots stay wet. I would repot it into something specifically for cacti/succulents. You could do a soil change though and reuse the same pot.

It would really depend on what zone you live in. They don’t do well under 60 degrees. I live in zone 8b so all my haworthiopsis have been put back inside. They do really well outside though when the conditions are right!

#### Vivian’s plants replied on 2024-08-22

Thanks so much. I’m in NC but I’m just going to live it where it is.

### Vivian’s plants commented on 2024-08-22

I’ll change the soil asap

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