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    • Photo of Lithops karasmontana var. lateritia foliage by Kara Nursery

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    Lithops karasmontana var. lateritia

    Also Known As

    • Lithops karasmontana 'Lateritia'
    • Lithops karasmontana lateritia
    • Living Stones

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1"
    • W: 4"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Lithops karasmontana var. lateritia plant details

    Lithops karasmontana var. lateritia is an evergreen cactus / succulent with bronze, chocolate and gold foliage. In fall white 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 karasmontana var. lateritia

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: aizoaceae
    Foliage: evergreen bronze, chocolate and gold
    Mature size: 4 IN wide, 1 IN tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, unique, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lithops karasmontana var. lateritia

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

    Gardening facts about Lithops karasmontana var. lateritia plant

    How to Grow Lithops karasmontana var. lateritia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • gold
      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • 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
    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

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    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
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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
    Photo of Lithops pseudotruncatella foliage by Montréalais
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