Lithops

Lithops are a type of succulents with an unusual and interesting form. A favourite of many succulent collectors, this slow-growing miniature plant can disguise as a rock at first look! Because of its one-of-a-kind appearance, it has earned it the nickname Living Stones. You’d find them in fun colours and patterns that vary depending on the variety. Give this plant the right care, and it will send up a beautiful large, shiny flower in yellow, white, or pink.

Plant Type

Cactus & Succulent
Cactus and succulents are plants known for their thickened, fleshy parts that function for water storage. These hardy and low maintenance plants need little to no attention.

Plant Feature

Beginner
Beginner plants are exceptionally forgiving and hardy. They are easy to keep alive and mostly low maintenance. These are perfect if you have a less-than-green thumb, or just starting to hone your gardening skills.

Low Maintenance
These are plants that you do not have to water too often and are excellent in various lighting conditions. This makes them perfect for any room in your house.

Kid-Friendly
Even the kids can enjoy growing and caring for these plants since they are easy to grow, safe, and non-toxic. Kid-friendly plants will surely help make your home nice-looking without having to worry about skin irritation, allergies, or plant poisoning.

Pet Friendly
These are the perfect plants to keep in your home, even if you have curious pets that chew on almost everything – including plants. They are safe and non-toxic, so you don’t have to worry about your plants poisoning your cats and dogs.

Light Care

Medium Light
These plants need filtered or dappled sunlight. You would want to place them in a well-lit room with windows, but away from direct light. A sunny window with sheer curtains is also a good idea.

Water Care

Medium Water
Plants with medium or moderate water needs should be watered once or twice a week. They need moist soil throughout the growing season for optimum growth and flowering. Water these plants when the soil is dry to touch.

Fertilizer Care

Low Fertilizer
These plants would appreciate a regular application of fertilizers during the growing season. They aren’t heavy feeders, and feeding at low rates is enough for these low-fertilizer plants to grow well.

Zone

8-12

Plant Care

One of our lowest water requirements. Also called living stones, these plants can also be pulled apart and replanted to produce more pots. Most commonly grown from seed these plants are also very slow growers.

Origin

Lithops are commonly sound in South Africa and Namibia. They grow in small colonies within dry grasslands, velds, and bare rocky ground. Another name for Lithops is ‘Living Stones’, due to them growing in patches of gravel, rock and stone.