Hi Karyn,

Yes, they're like any other Gasteria, eventually the pups are better off leaving the nest, because when they're ready to do so they're usually rooted on their own (and even if they're not, they're tremendously easy to root from the nubbins). Don't separate them too early however; as you can note, the pups are small. Yours is much more variegated than mine is (a little colour envy there).

So cute! Sigh. Congratulations on the find.

You can see what prompts it - your variegation is so much less disorderly than mine is. This pic's from January, but I just checked the little one and it's solid and growing.

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Cactusmcharris how long have you had yours and about how big is it? Yours has a lot more space. Should I repot mine in a slightly larger container? Your pup is almost as big as the parent. Will you separate it soon? I love the coloration of this plant, both yours and mine. My newest set of leaves has less green. Not sure if that might be due in part to the change in exposure. It was under HO flourescent lights over the winter but it's now outside in full sun.

Teatree I got it at Arid Lands. I'm pretty sure they still have them in stock.

Karyn,

Sorry for the delayed response - I missed your question. I've had mine about a year. It's not much larger than it is now (you'll get me to take some new pics of it, so thanks), but it's very sturdy in its pot - I'd not be surprised if there might be a pup or three in the offing.

Might I suggest two more for you if you're liking these little variegated cultivar / hybrids? 'Sakura Fuji' and 'Silver Fuji', both from that Miles2Go cactus feller, are delightful, inexpensive, and don't take up a lot of room while giving lots of eye joy. I'll get some shots for you this weekend to convince you of joining my obsession to have one of ALL of them.