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    • Photo of Lithops hookeri var. marginata foliage by Kara Nursery

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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

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    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

    Gardening facts about Lithops hookeri var. marginata plant

    How to Grow Lithops hookeri var. marginata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • 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
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    Lithops herrei

    aka Lithops translucens, Living Stones 'Translucens'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 3"-9"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
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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
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    Lithops lesliei

    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
    Photo of Lithops lesliei flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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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
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