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Lithops herrei

Also Known As

  • Lithops translucens
  • Living Stones 'Translucens'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"
  • W: 3"-9"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

Lithops herrei plant details

Lithops herrei is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, chocolate, green and white foliage. In fall and winter yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lithops herrei

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, chocolate, green and white
Mature size: 3 IN - 9 IN - wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lithops herrei

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Lithops herrei plant

How to Grow Lithops herrei

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green
    • blue
    • chocolate
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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