13 years ago. Haworthia can be propagated at repotting time using offsets from the mother plant. GROWING MEDIUMS – Use a well- aerated mix that drains easily but will still hold some water. Comparison: The main character here is the healthy H. attenuata variegata, but you can see the H. transiens to the right looking much greener late last year. Zebra Haworthia plants are clump-forming plants related to Aloe and native to South Africa, as are many succulents. I wanted a haworthia, but they all had brown tips, so I didn't buy one. Like; Save ; Denise. Direct sunlight turns the leaf tips of zebra succulent brown and dries them out. The nursery had really good quality stuff in general, though. Another obvious one is the H. tesselata. Does your Haworthia have brown leaves? I had one before that didn't have any brown tips, so I figure that brown tips are not normal. What goes wrong most often with Haworthia is brown leaves. When taking offsets, use a sharp knife or snippers and cut as close to the mother stem as possible to include as many roots as possible, then allow the offset to dry briefly before repotting it (similar to cuttings from other succulents). Haworthia care, no matter the species, is easy and minimal. We grow most plants in 20% shade year round which brings out the best colouration and keeps the leaves tight and compact. While a few dried leaves at the bottom are normal, many wrinkled and dried out and “crispy” looking leaves are a sign your zebra plant is getting too much sun. These spots will not fade but the leaves will eventually fall off as new growth develops. This is often because the plant has been given too much water, causing the roots to rot, and therefore the leaves turn brown. DO: LIGHT – Grow your plants in as much light as possible without causing leaf tip burn. It may also be because water has entered the rosette of the plant, causing the rosette of the plant to rot. Both H. attenuata and H. fasciata have large leaves that hold water. Rigid, evergreen and somewhat unusual, dedicated collectors brought them to Europe in the 1600’s. Small baby plants, or newly propagated plants are more susceptible to sunburn than mature plants. Tips & Tricks. In fact, succulent window leaved plants lend their candy-like appearance to a host of container gardening possibilities. Some species have a white band along the edge of the leaf and others have red tips. The variety that I was looking at had white spots. They are best used in containers as interior plants but you can bring them outdoors in summer. Common problem: Haworthia turning brown. Move the plant to a shadier spot. The H. transiens had some yellow dried tips since it came but the new growths look fine, but yea recently it's been losing the light green colouration. While aesthetically not pleasing, brown spots from sunburn do not really harm the plant but they do leave a permanent mark on the leaves. Simple cultivation tips for Haworthia . So water carefully! Haworthia is turning brown and the tips look dried out .