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Living Stones 'Polepsky Smaraged'

Lithopsmarmorata

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Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lithops (LY-thops)

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Species

marmorata (mar-mor-RAY-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

This plant is fire-retardant

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Perennials

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting

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:

Bonsall, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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