Haworthia, not Aloe. Species looks right, though

Paul,

That's a wonderful Haworthia - I remember when the different clones were coming on the market - folks were like sharks at a butcher shop in getting the first.

I hope I'm giving you new news. Some are still going for over $800.00 that's over my budget. Yes it certainly is a Haworthia. Norma

Paul, that's a NICE plant!

OOOPS! My THAT was embarassing! And the thing is, I knew it was a Haworthia --- don't know where my brain was when I was posting.

Ya gotta be joking, Norma -- $800?!? There isn't ANY plant I like that much. What was/is so special about those particular clones? For that kind of money, the plant should not only water, fertilize, and repot itself when needed but also be able to do light house cleaning.

I like how small this one is and I'm hoping it remains so. It also has a pup I'll eventually have to find a home for. Btw, when is it "safe" to remove the pup and what is the best way to do so?

I don't have the eye for Haworthia. I mean, I really like them, and I think yours is really nice, but they all look the same to me. I can't tell the difference between a $500 plant and one straight off the shelf from Lowes.

That's really a gorgeous plant! And the blooms are lovely - I'm starting to fall for Haworthia's....uh oh....

I am surprized that it has an offset, they are known to do this. Cut off or pull off the offset when it is big enough to handle, keep the offset in a tiny pot until you know that it is growing, it is a winter grower so any time in October will be good, many Haworthia lose their roots during our hot months of summer here in Calif. I take off the dead leaves, when I remove it from it's pot, I advise you to put it into your own soil mix, turn it upside down, remove the pup, then using a sweezer remove any dead or decaying leaves, and repot by just gently pushing it down on new fresh loose soil, it will then push down roots. Please remeber I don't know if your are experienced or a beginner. Norma

I meant to say it is not usual for them to offset. they are winter growers, like low light. Norma

Man, I wish I could find something like that at the Lowes and Home depot around here. I make regular trips and they usually don't have anything worth it. GOOD FIND!