Lithops or living stones are very interesting non-cactaceous or succulent plants to have in pots: they barely exceed five centimeters in height once they reach adulthood, so that they can be combined with other species to create very decorative compositions. .
If you have just acquired one or more, you should know that Lithops care is relatively easy. But for you to believe me I will tell you what they are, and thus, you can ensure that they will live a long time.
The first thing we have to do when we have just purchased a Lithops is cchange it to a pot one or two centimeters larger, during spring or summer. Even if they are small plants, keep in mind that it is very possible that it has been in that same container for months, so there will be very few nutrients available.
As a substrate it is highly recommended just use pumice or clean river sand, as it needs very good drainage to avoid rotting of its root system. If we can't find it, we could mix black peat with perlite in equal parts. After transplanting, we can put decorative stones on the surface; so it will look as if it were in habitat.
Once you are ready, we water it and put it in a very bright area. Ideally, it should be outside, in full sun, as it does not grow well in semi-shade. During autumn and winter, if frosts occur, we will put it inside the house, place it near a window and rotate the pot from time to time so that the light reaches all parts of the Lithops.
If we talk about irrigation, it has to be infrequent. As usual, We will water it once or twice a week in summer, and once every 10-15 and even 20 days the rest of the year. In spring and summer it must be used to pay it with Nitrofoska Azul (a small spoonful every 15 days), or with a fertilizer for cacti and succulents following the instructions specified on the package.
Thus, your little plant will be healthy and beautiful.
Hello in my house it does not shine more than in the morning I buy a greenhouse lamp I have it about three hours is enough, they get very soft and wrinkled, I usually water them with a vaporizer is correct the way I have them with soil of cactus mezcada coon arena
Hi carlos.
No, you don't have to pour water over it, as it will rot.
Water it once or twice a week, only wetting the soil.
With regard to light, better 4 or 5 hours. Think that in their area of origin they get the sun all day.
A greeting.