I was given these by a friend but I don't really know much about these plants. I think they look quite healthy but is there anything obvious that I may be missing. Are the pots big enough and should I remove the shoots coming out the sides.
by BorderCollieDog
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Starting to etiolate. They need a bit more light than they have been getting
They are adorable and healthy. I would have two concerns. First, make sure whatever pot they are in has a drain hole. These plants are prone to root rot if they sit in wet soil for a long time. Second, these plants usually are potted in soil that is too organic for them. Half succulent soil and half grit is the usual recommendation.
They grow slowly and don’t mind having pups falling over the side. You can, however, remove the pups and pot them separately once their own roots are long enough. It’s up to you.
Just don’t water them until the soil has been thoroughly dry for a while, and give them bright but indirect light. (Some direct light may be okay for indoor haworthia/haworthiopsis indoor plants, depending on season and your location.)
As another poster said, they are starting to etiolate, which means they are stretching for more light. I keep my haworthia and haworthiopsis in very bright, but not direct sun. They are outdoors on my south-facing deck, on the lower shelves, behind lattice to keep the direct sun away, in coastal San Diego county. Soil mix is also very important for your haworthiopsis plants. They need a soil mix that drains freely and dries quickly. My mix is 2 parts pumice to one part bagged succulent soil. This works well for me in my climate, with my care routine (water every 3-4 weeks on average). Good luck!