Photo of Lithops dinteri var. brevis foliage by Kara Nursery

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Lithops dinteri var. brevis

Also Known As

  • Lithops brevis
  • Living Stones

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1"
  • W: 2"-6"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Lithops dinteri var. brevis plant details

Lithops dinteri var. brevis is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, chocolate and green foliage. In fall and winter 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 average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lithops dinteri var. brevis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, chocolate and green
Mature size: 2 IN - 6 IN - wide, 1 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, winter interest, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lithops dinteri var. brevis

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Lithops - Lithops dinteri var. brevis stays pretty small and kind of has to labor in the shadow of its more flashy siblings. But I'm a bit strange...I like it. It's simple, straight forward and petite.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Lithops dinteri var. brevis plant

How to Grow Lithops dinteri var. brevis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
    • chocolate
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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