Lithops, or living stones, are small, stemless succulent plants that resemble stones to avoid being grazed by animals in their native habitat. They’re from some of the driest regions in South Africa and therefore need very little water – some of them rely only on mist and fog for moisture.
 
Each lithops plant comprises just two thick, fleshy, fused leaves, designed to hold the water the plant needs to survive. The leaves have a slit, or fissure, at the top, from which new leaves and flowers emerge. Because lithops requires so little water, they make excellent house plants. Yellow or white, daisy-like flowers sometimes appear in summer.
 
Water very sparingly – much less than other succulents. Don’t water at all from October until after the old pair of leaves has completely withered away, often not until the following May. Then avoid watering again during the dormant period in summer.
 
Lithops have a very particular growing cycle and therefore need watering in a very particular way. This may seem daunting at first but, once you’ve got the hang of it, it’s easy.
 
Detailed watering instructions will be provided with every order :)
 
Nursery pot size: 5cm
Height (approx.): 10cm
 
Light: Ideally a few hours of morning sunlight and then partial shade in the afternoon. An east or south facing windowsill would work well. Not enough sunlight will cause elongated leaves and loss of pattern.
Watering: Avoid watering in Summer unless they become very wrinkled (in which case give them a small amount of water), this is their dormant period and they will not grow. Water thoroughly at the start of Autumn when you notice the first signs of fresh growth or a flower developing. For the rest of this season water when the soil is completely dry. Avoid watering in winter whilst your Living Stones are shedding their old leaves.Resume a normal watering schedule in Spring, allowing the soil to dry out.
Temperature: Prefers warmer room temperatures.
Pets: Not troublesome.
 
Note: All our plants are unique, the plant you receive might not be identical to the one photographed but we're sure you're going to love it either way!
 
*Price is for plant in nursery pot only, does not include decorative pot.