Lithops: Secrets of Growing

24.12.2023 18:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21

Lithops blooms from August to November. The buds are just emerging from the crack.

Flowering can last about 10 days.

How fast does Lithops grow

Lithops grow slowly and have a long life cycle. In the wild, plants can reach 50 years of age, but at home, with proper care, succulents live on average up to 20 years.

How to grow lithops correctly

It is advisable to create a temperature difference between night and day by 10-15 degrees (28-30 during the day, 15-18 at night).

Once or twice a day it is necessary to spray lightly with a spray bottle and air for 2-3 minutes.

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Seeds germinate on average in 6-10 days.

“Living stones” should not be placed in separate containers. They prefer to grow in groups.

It is best to plant 3–5 plants in one pot, since large groups are difficult to care for.

You can add other succulents to lithops, but only those that like poor watering and grow very slowly.

How often should lithops be watered

Try not to get it on or between the leaves after the soil has completely dried.

How often to water lithops. From spring to late autumn every 10 days.

In summer, in hot weather, spray once every 2 days.

Previously, we talked about how to grow yucca.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource


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  1. How fast does Lithops grow
  2. How to grow lithops correctly
  3. How often should lithops be watered