Lithops species

Also Known As

Living Stones

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1"
W: 3"

planting zones

10a-11

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Lithops species plant details

Lithops species is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and winter white and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lithops species

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 3 IN - wide, 0 - 1 IN - tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lithops species

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A great gift for the young and inquisitive, these South African succulents look like beautifully marked pebbles. Living Stones can grow in a sunny window and remain contained in a limited space for years with little, if any, effort. Best yet, they need water only once or twice a month, a task even the smallest child can accomplish. An excellent gift for the beginning gardener! Three large Living Stones are shipped in a 3.5" clay pot.