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Lithops hookeri var. marginata
Also Known As
- Lithops hookeri ssp. marginata
- Living Stones
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"
- W: 2"-6"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Lithops hookeri var. marginata plant details
Lithops hookeri var. marginata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chocolate foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lithops hookeri var. marginata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chocolate
- Mature size: 2 IN - 6 IN - wide, 1 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, unique, xeric, year-round-interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lithops hookeri var. marginata
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Lithops hookeri var. marginata plant
How to Grow Lithops hookeri var. marginata
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Features
Flower Color
- yellow
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Color
- chocolate
Texture
- glaucous
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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 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
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
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