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    • Photo of Lithops bromfieldii var. mennellii foliage by Kara Nursery

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    Lithops bromfieldii var. mennellii

    Also Known As

    • Living Stone

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1"
    • W: 2"-8"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Lithops bromfieldii var. mennellii plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lithops bromfieldii var. mennellii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: aizoaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chocolate and green
    Mature size: 2 IN - 8 IN - wide, 1 IN tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, unique, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lithops bromfieldii var. mennellii

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Lithops bromfieldii var. mennellii plant

    How to Grow Lithops bromfieldii var. mennellii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2"-6"

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    • low - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
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    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
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    Lithops pseudotruncatella

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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
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