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Lithops pseudotruncatella

Also Known As

  • Living Stone

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

Lithops pseudotruncatella plant details

Lithops pseudotruncatella is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall and winter white and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lithops pseudotruncatella

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 IN tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in fall and winter
Uses: clumping, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lithops pseudotruncatella

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Soil needs: well-drained

Gardening facts about Lithops pseudotruncatella plant

How to Grow Lithops pseudotruncatella

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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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
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aka Lithops translucens, Living Stones 'Translucens'

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 4"

Width: 3"-9"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture
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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
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aka Leslei's Living Stone

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
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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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