Living Stones

Living Stones

Lithops sp.

Description

Succulents that resemble colorful pebbles and make great accents in the garden or in containers. Small and slow-growing, typically grow only 1 in. above the soil with a pair of leaves that resemble stones more than leaves. Can be grown indoors by a south or east facing window, but do best outdoors if no freezing weather. Since it only develops 1 pair of leaves at a time, the old pair will die before new pair emerges usually after it flowers. Daisy-like flowers are white, yellow or orange.

Care

Bloom Season

Fall

Light

Full or partial sun outdoors

Water

Water about every 2 weeks; withhold in winter

Pruning needs

Allow leaves to die before new ones emerge

Hardiness

All zones indoors

Time of year to plant

Spring-summer

Soil type

Cactus mix

Height & Width

1-15 in. x .06-.08 in.