Pups and offsets
Small new plants growing from the base of succulents and snake plants; a sign of a healthy, mature plant.
What you'll see
- Little rosettes or shoots coming up around the base of the parent plant.
- They grow their own roots over time and can crowd the pot.
Why it happens
Many succulents and clump-forming plants spread by making offsets, small copies of the parent that root around it.
What to do
- Leave them to form a fuller clump, or separate them in spring once they have their own roots.
- To separate, unpot the plant and pull, tease or cut each pup away with some roots attached.
- Let cut ends dry for a day or two, plant in fresh, gritty mix and water lightly after 2 to 3 days.
Keep it from coming back
- Wear gloves when dividing snake plants; their sap can irritate skin.
Sources
General guidance, not a diagnosis. For valuable, edible or outdoor crops, check with a local extension service or plant expert. Use any product exactly as its label says, and keep children and pets away while it dries.