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Lithops optica 'Rubra'
Also Known As
- Mesembryanthemum tigrinum
- Living Stones
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-5"
- W: 3"-6"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Lithops optica 'Rubra' plant details
Lithops optica 'Rubra' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with burgundy and purple foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lithops optica 'Rubra'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy and purple
- Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, gravel garden, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lithops optica 'Rubra'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Lithops optica 'Rubra' plant
How to Grow Lithops optica 'Rubra'
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- burgundy
- purple
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
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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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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Width: 3"-9"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 1"-1"
Width: 1"-10"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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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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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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