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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

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    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

    Gardening facts about Lithops lesliei plant

    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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    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 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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    Lithops hookeri

    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
    Photo of Lithops hookeri close-up, form by Stan Shebs
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