I have had 5 different varieties of Lithops for over 5 years. Lost 2 other ones, one to watering out of time (trying to adapt them to my ...Read Moretropical weather) and the other one, to root mealy bugs.
Lithops are supposed to be watered in their growing time, which would be from the end of May to the end of October. It is recommended to water during this time and then stop. They will flower then. They do need excellent light conditions, drainage and ventilation, always. The growing tall is because of lack of light.
They do are a challenge to grow, but a good one ;-)
They are best grown from seed. But have also bought them from growers. The plants take very little water. And flower very late Summer ...Read Moreinto fall and Winter. After they flower they need to rest. The outer leaves will slowly die back and the new leaves will become full. Don't water during this time. They don't always flower very year.Give them good light. coarse well drained soil. If they are growning tall then you are growing them wrong. The plants I have now I grew from seed many years ago. I love all the little plants from South Africa
West Chester, PA (Zone 6a) | April 2011 | negative
I love this plant, but it is the bane of my gardening existence. I have tried growing them on and off for over 30 years. They usually gro...Read Morew very tall and fall over. I have one now that I have had for about 1 year, and thought I finally had the proper care and location. In the past month, though, one plant shriveled up and the other plant in the pot is growing tall. I am very careful about not watering it too much, and it is in a sunny window. Does anyone have any advice?
Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | November 2004 | positive
In the wild they are usually covered by sand. Do not overwater, they are extremely drought tolerant. They are from South Africa. The desi...Read Moregns on top are actually translucent windows that filter the harsh sun from the tender photosythesis cells underneath. You should place it in a sunny window. Do not worry if it wrinkles somewhat, that is a natural process, just give it a "little" amount of water.
I have had 5 different varieties of Lithops for over 5 years. Lost 2 other ones, one to watering out of time (trying to adapt them to my ...Read More
They are best grown from seed. But have also bought them from growers. The plants take very little water. And flower very late Summer ...Read More
I love this plant, but it is the bane of my gardening existence. I have tried growing them on and off for over 30 years. They usually gro...Read More
how well would this plant do in zone 9?
This plant is a variety of "Lithops aucampiae subsp. aucampiae"
In the wild they are usually covered by sand. Do not overwater, they are extremely drought tolerant. They are from South Africa. The desi...Read More