Lithops herrei - Living Stones

 Lithops herrei It is a stemless, perennial succulent with pair of plump leaves that looks like stones when it is not in flower which reaching up to 30mm long and 20mm wide at the fissure, that forms large clumps with up to 15 heads. They are light grey, sometimes greenish, sometimes suffused with amethyst. The window is greyish-green, nearly absent in many specimens being occluded by the many islands which are sometimes joined together leaving the window as dots or small lines. 

  • Scientific name: Lithops herrei L. Bolus
  • Synonyms:
    Lithops herrei var,Lithops translucens L, Lithops traslucens var...
  • Family: Aizoaceae
  • Species: L. herrei
  • Genus: LITHOPS


 Origin: Lithops herrei is native to South Africa and Namibia.

Hardiness: Although the plant will survive mild frost if kept dry (hardy as low as -5° C) it should be protected from severe cold and prolonged frost conditions.
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How to Grow and Care 
Those succulents that you thought looked like rocks? They are called Lithops (or Living stones), a genus of succulents native to southern Africa. Older Lithops form clumps of colourful pebbles in their pot, which makes them ideal as an accent piece in your garden. As small and slow-growing plants, they are relatively easy to care for, especially once you get a hang of the routine. In this article, you will find some basic knowledge to take good care of your Lithops.

  GENERAL CARE

 Light & Temperature

 Lithops have adapted to tolerate harsh sunlight in their native environment. Thus, the best way to care for them would be to provide 4-5 hours of early sunlight, and partial shade in the afternoon. A sunny south or east window is an ideal place for your Lithops. Remember, insufficient sunlight can cause elongated leaves and lost patterns.

 Water

 As Lithops have the capacity to store water for months in their leaves, overwatering can lead to puffy plants, and even to their demise. Underwatering, however, can result in stunted plants. The trick is to water only when the soil is thoroughly dry (test by inserting a wooden skewer into the soil, and check if it's moist when removed).

 When Lithops are growing new leaves, it's best to leave them and not water until the old pair of leaves are completely dried up and withered...

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