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Lithops schwantesii var. marthae
Also Known As
- Lithops schwantesii subsp. schwantesii v. marthae
- Living Stones
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 2"-6"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Lithops schwantesii var. marthae plant details
Lithops schwantesii var. marthae is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and purple 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 in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lithops schwantesii var. marthae
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and purple
- Mature size: 2 IN - 6 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, unique, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lithops schwantesii var. marthae
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Lithops schwantesii var. marthae plant
How to Grow Lithops schwantesii var. marthae
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
- purple
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
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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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
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
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