Hi, Erin! I think we all understand, life is what happens when you're not on GW C&S. :) Glad you can pop in now and again, though!


*CG*

Erin, I think it is really a question of the "look" you want. Many members of the Haworthia genus pup freely while others remain solitary. There are pros and cons for both. A solitary head may show off its character better than being lost among a bunch of siblings. On the other hand, a massive display is definitely impressive! So in the end it really is your artistic choice. Glad you are still here... but now it's time to go back and study.... this is your dad speaking... (-:

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Erin, Good to hear from you. Great going. I don't know how you do all that you do.

I'm on the side of impressiveness of a massive clump. I personally want the pups attached to mum...but then I tend not to rock the boat, too, and I would rather not pull a pup and accidentally lose the root system. I also think about the particular plant's pupping tendencies when making the decision to divide...My large H. cuspidata has been pretty productive, and I can't imagine how many pots I would end up with if I separated all of them--and I don't risk Haws in the winter and would be bringing them inside the house (well, I have them inside year-round, but even so). That's more pots to deal with and pay for, and a lot more to haul around when need be, and takes up more space. I do remember what recently happened to you this winter, with your awful losses, so I mention winter and plant-hauling with the idea that next winter might be a different work scenario for ya. Now, if you were wanting to eventually sell or just get the most plants with pups going possible, possible great idea, though.

Maybe first take a look at photos of enormous clusters of Haws and just see if your heart melts. :)

Biker, I always swoon at your Haw pics. :)

Erin, are you in Florida now?
Penny

Penny - I've been in Florida since I joined GW lol

~Erin~

Sorry, I must have mixed you up with someone else who might be moving.

We might be moving but it won't for a while.

~Erin~