I have to get me one of those some day!

Lachy, in my limited experience I haven't found Haworthia from seed to be hard. I have read that they require a slightly lower germination temperature, but must admit I haven't given mine any special treatment.
Fresh seed is definitely best, as you can see by the rate these came up from my own seed. As for speed of growth, these were sown in January 09. They could probably do with a drink to be honest...65mm pot.

(Hope you don't mind me posting in your thread CactusCook !)

Not at all its good to share and you have just inspired me with those truncata seedlings.

Yes, Truncata and the hybirds are my favourites too.I havent tried growing them from seed myself.I have been collecting Haworthias for about 2 years now and still learning all the ins and outs. I recently bought Rudolf Schulz's book Haworthia for the collector which is very good.
Navjoa: Your Truncata seedlings look very healthy and are so cute!

Cactuscook: I love your truncatas too. They are just lovely!
What is the Haworthia that is under the photo of Magnifica?

Lithops

As you can see i love lithops they dont take up much room and are easy to care for.

Aww... those little guys are awesome! The patterns on these plants are really striking.

thats alot of different lithops , so good!

The haworthia on the left i cut up around christmas to produce more pups.

Some flowers today

Winter is here now 2 dgrees tonight im cold thinking about it not really my time of the year normally go to qld this time of year still not out of the question maybe on the cards with cold nights like this. Port douglas 28-18 now thats my kind off weather. I have a good friend in the table lands above cairns most of my caudiciforms come from there. Speaking of which they are all under cover now no more watering they have all nearly all dropped there leaves now and dormant. Thinking of selling alot when the weather gets better. Not much else happening as days are short and cold.

I love the markings on this one.