Lithops "Living Stones" Assorted 8cmPot

🌵 Lithops – Living Stones

Botanical Name: Lithops spp.
Common Names: Living Stones, Pebble Plants, Stone Plants

📌 Product Description

Lithops, commonly known as Living Stones, are fascinating miniature succulents that resemble small pebbles or stones. Native to Southern Africa, these unique plants have evolved to blend into their surroundings, making them a highly sought-after collector’s plant.

Each plant consists of two thick, fleshy leaves forming a split in the centre, from which a beautiful daisy-like flower emerges in autumn. Flower colours range from white to yellow, often larger than the plant itself. Perfect for succulent bowls, rockeries, and windowsill displays, Lithops are low-maintenance and water-wise.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: 2 – 5 cm
• Width: 2 – 5 cm
• Growth Habit: Compact, ground-hugging succulent
• Growth Rate: Very slow

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Bright light to full sun (morning sun preferred in very hot regions)
• Soil: Very well-draining sandy or gritty succulent mix
• Water:
  • Water lightly during active growth (spring and autumn)
  • Keep dry during leaf replacement phase and winter dormancy
  • Never overwater
• Feeding: Minimal feeding required
• Maintenance:
  • Avoid frequent watering
  • Do not remove old leaves until fully dried
  • Ensure excellent drainage at all times

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting Time: Spring
• Flowering Season: Autumn
• Active Growing Seasons: Spring and autumn
• Dormant Period: Mid-summer and winter
• Climate Suitability: Semi-arid, temperate, and indoor environments
• Frost Tolerance: Sensitive to frost; protect in cold areas

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Unique stone-like appearance
• Water-wise and drought-tolerant
• Ideal for collectors and succulent enthusiasts
• Perfect for small containers and decorative arrangements
• Indigenous to Southern Africa

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Succulent bowls and arrangements
✔ Windowsill and indoor displays
✔ Rockeries and dry gardens
✔ Collector’s succulent gardens
✔ Water-wise landscaping