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Lithops schwantesii
Also Known As
- Lithops kuibisensis
- Lithops schwantesii v. schwantesii
- Living Stone
- Living Stones
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 2"-6"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Lithops schwantesii plant details
Lithops schwantesii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer white and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lithops schwantesii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 6 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, edging plant, houseplant, rock garden, unique, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lithops schwantesii
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Lithops schwantesii
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Lithops schwantesii plant
How to Grow Lithops schwantesii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1"-1"
Width: 3"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"
Width: 3"-9"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture
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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
aka Living Stone
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 1"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
aka Lithops turbiniformis, Living Stone
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 1"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - bright shade
- low - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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