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Lithops lesliei
Also Known As
- Leslei's Living Stone
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-1"
- W: 1"-10"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Lithops lesliei plant details
Lithops lesliei is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, chocolate and green foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lithops lesliei
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, chocolate and green
- Mature size: 1 IN - 10 IN - wide, 1 IN - 1 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, highly variable, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, rock garden, unique, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lithops lesliei
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Keith Edkins
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How to Grow Lithops lesliei
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
- chocolate
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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See other plant types of Lithops for your garden
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
aka Lithops translucens, Living Stones 'Translucens'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"
Width: 3"-9"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture
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
aka Lithops steineckeana, Steineckeana Living Stone
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 1"
Width: 6"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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