Emm's Plant House

Choose one Lithops sp. from our selection 5.5cm H10cm

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Pot Size 5.5cm H10cm

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Lithops are tiny, stone-mimicking succulents that store water in paired leaves and bloom with daisy-like flowers. They thrive in intense light and extremely fast-draining mineral soil.

Full Botanical Name: Lithops species
Common Names: Living Stones
Country and/or Region of Origin: Southern Africa
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Gravelly, sun-baked habitats with rare rain and excellent drainage

Care Guide

Care Guide:

Light: Very bright light to full sun (indoors, sunniest window)

Ideal Room: South-facing sill or bright conservatory

Feeding: Rarely; very dilute cactus feed once in active growth

Humidity: Low

Ideal Temperature: 18–32°C (65–90°F); keep above ~10°C (50°F)

Watering: Strict dry/rest cycles: water sparingly when leaves wrinkle, keep dry during winter leaf replacement

Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic to cats & dogs (ASPCA lists “Living Stones” as non-toxic). As always, ingestion of any plant can cause mild GI upset—prevent chewing by pets, reptiles/amphibians, and children. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Soil Type: Mineral, gritty mix (pumice, coarse sand, akadama)

Propagation: Division of clumps; seed (slow)

Eventual Height and Spread: 1–3 cm tall; clusters spread 5–10+ cm

Growth Rate: Slow

Pests and Treatment: Mealybugs—isolate, swab with alcohol

Repotting: Infrequent; use shallow pot with superb drainage

Pruning: None; allow old leaf-pairs to dry naturally

Air Purification: Minimal; primarily collectible

Folklore: Camouflage signifies survival in harsh places

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