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    Lithops salicola

    Also Known As

    • Living Stones

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1"
    • W: 2"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Lithops salicola plant details

    Lithops salicola is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lithops salicola

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: aizoaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 2 IN - wide, 0 - 1 IN - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lithops salicola

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    1" across w/fissure, translucent; little water in Summer, none in Winter.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Lithops salicola plant

    How to Grow Lithops salicola

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Lithops hallii

    aka Lithops hallii var. hallii, Living Stone

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 1"-1"

    Width: 3"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Lithops hallii flower by Stan Shebs
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    Lithops herrei

    aka Lithops translucens, Living Stones 'Translucens'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 3"-9"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Lithops herrei foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Lithops schwantesii

    aka Lithops kuibisensis, Lithops schwantesii v. schwantesii, Living Stone, Living Stones

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 1"-2"

    Width: 2"-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Lithops schwantesii foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Lithops lesliei

    aka Leslei's Living Stone

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 1"-1"

    Width: 1"-10"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Lithops lesliei flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Lithops pseudotruncatella

    aka Living Stone

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 1"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Lithops pseudotruncatella foliage by Montréalais
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