Lithops Species, Living Stones

Lithopskarasmontana

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lithops (LY-thops)
Species
karasmontana (kar-as-MON-tan-uh)
Synonym
Lithops karasmontana var. karasmontana
Lithops karasmontana subsp. karasmontana
Lithops karasmontana subsp. karasmontana var. karasmontana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
over 9.1 (very alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Watertown, New York

Spicewood, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Watertown, NY | August 2008 | positive

I bought one of these from lowes in June, brought it home repotted it and it shot out a pair of new leafs. I watered once when i repotte...Read More

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2006 | neutral

This variety is a variety of "Lithops karasmontana subsp. karasmontana"

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Spicewood, TX (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | positive

Adorable little plants. I call them "finger-magnets" since I can't help but touch them every time I see them.

Native to so...Read More

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