Ok so I have a succulent... which I think is a haworthia... but I don't know for sure. So maybe someone here can help me out. Anyways, I was watering it today, and I had 2 sprouts or whatever you want to call it, come off... so I replanted them in new pots but I don't know how the root systems work and if they can just be transplanted or if you need to soak the base in water to draw the roots out... so if someone has advice on that, that would be great. Thanks in advance!
Reminds me of Haworthia too, though it's not a genus I'm too good on identifying. The broken shoots will root, but it helps to let them dry off and form a callus at the base for a few days first, otherwise they are open to decay fungi when put into damp soil.
Ok so I have had them exposed for about 2 days now... is that long enough? Also, the plant in the pictures... I am planning on transplanting it cause it is quite large in that pot and was wondering... is it better to separate them and let them grow individually, or should I keep them together. And do you have any tips on transplanting?
I'd give them a little longer, until the break is fully dry and scarred-looking. I've seen a week recommended for many succulents, though that might be longer than necessary with this one. No doubt someone else will chime in with better knowledge!
Wow, talk about karma. I just registered at this site and took pics of my own plant which I think is the same thing. This is my first effort with taking care of a plant and picked it out because it was a pretty little thing. It didn't have an identifying tab or care instructions (I bought it outside a grocery store). My plan was to water it once a month because it is indoors and I keep it by a window with lots of sunlight but keep it out of direct sunlight. I don't know if there is any sort of vitamins or nutrients or food I should be giving it. I would like to keep it as healthy as possible. I've had it about a month and have noticed the tips of some of the leaves are turning brown and look like they are drying out (included a picture that I hope shows this). Is this new growth, lack of or too much water, lack of food or what? Should I remove these dead parts or just leave them? I went all over the net trying to identify it and saw lots of different advice on the care but this site knows what's it's talking about after reading a lot of the threads. I will search with the key word Haworthia, but would really appreciate any advice or tips on raising it.
I have...water sparingly and put in good light. Like alot of succulents, they die from too much TLC. Good Luck Ed
Ok so I keep mine in good light... and I have been watering it about once a week for a few years now and its done fine... is that watering it too much?
Normally I would say yes, but being in Canada I'd imagine you would have the heater/fire on a lot in winter, which in turn dries out the soil. So I wouldn't change your watering regime at all. Ed
Yeah heating in teh winter and a/c in the summer can dry things out lol. Anyways, I potted my new sprouts after letting them sit out for aobut 5 days... I posted the pics below. The one that isnt planted is still drying out so it can callus, but I don't know if it will or not cause there isn't much to the base of it. Also, the plant in the pictures... I am planning on transplanting it cause it is quite large in that pot and was wondering... is it better to separate them and let them grow individually, or should I keep them together. And do you have any tips on transplanting? The area that is circled is looking rather tightly packed and the section i am pointing at with the arrow is quite loose in the soil and I am worried about its health. Should i take them out and replant them? Thanks in advance! (ps: I miss being in Brisbane!!!)
yeah depends on what look you want. If you want them to bulk up then leave them or if you prefer them as single plants, by all means seperate. Sounds like you've got the transplanting thing happening. Ekka day in Brissie today...public holiday :) Ed
