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Lithopsdorotheae

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lithops (LY-thops)
Species
dorotheae (dor-uh-THEE-ay)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
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
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
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:

Vista, California(9 reports)

Spicewood, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Vista, CA | December 2007 | positive

The ph defiined for this plant on this page should be changed to slightly acidic +6.1. With a high ph the plant would most certainly per...Read More

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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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