Product Description

Lithops,(commonly called "flowering stones" or "living stones") are true mimicry plants: their shape, size and color causes them to resemble small stones in their natural surroundings. The plants blend in among the stones as a means of protection. Grazing animals which would otherwise eat them during periods of drought to obtain moisture usually overlook them. Even experts in the field sometimes have difficulty locating plants for study because of this unusual deceptive camouflage. Lithops do well if they receive about 4 or 5 hours of direct (or only slightly filtered) sunlight during the early part of the day, and partial shade during the afternoon. Usually a southern window is the best location, unless it exposes the plants to full sunlight most of the day, which should be prevented. An unobstructed eastern exposure is a good alternative. A window facing west may be suitable, although not ideal, and of course a north facing window offers no direct sunlight at all. Watering is another important consideration that must be taken into account. Lithops have a definite yearly cycle of growth. While it is important to water at only certain stages of the cycle, it is just as important to keep the soil dry at other stages of their growth. Do not become discouraged if the suggestions for watering seem lengthy and confusing at first. As you became aware of how the growth cycle operates, you will find that knowing when and how to water the plants is actually a simple procedure. For the beginner only water when the plant is dry and never allow the pot to stand in water.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #141223 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Hirts: Cacti & Succulents

Features

• Lithops
• Plant is growing in a 2.5 inch pot

Customer Reviews

Living stones
This is the cools't lil cactus plant I've seen As soon as i saw this i had to get it. With out the flower in it they look like little butts tee hee! XD but i very much enjoy it. i cant wait till it grows more of them and flower bloom on it :))

LOVE IT!
I have been fascinated by these desert plants for a couple years now and finally found the creativity to set up a nice indoor planter with a half dozen or so in it.
I ordered these sometime in October, and the temp in the Northeast was unseasonably cold. The delivery driver luckily put the package in my truck instead of leaving it on the porch. And still after this close call i was lazy and left them sitting, bare-rooted, on my dining room table for several days before planting. These plants are much more cold-hardy than i would have thought, and have thrived in the months since transplanting.
The planting tips say to water sparingly and they are not kidding, once a month may even be too much in the winter. When they start to get shriveled, it's almost time to water.
Please check out the photo i've uploaded.
I will be buying more of these in the spring or summer, they make EXCELLENT gifts.