Lithops Plant
Lithops (Lithops spp.) is a succulent growing 2-4 inches tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with slow growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Succulent
Height
0.1 to 0.3 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Southern Africa
Climatic Condition
Arid, Semi-arid
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
40% to 60%
Potting media
50% Sand, 40% Loam, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Minimal Fertilizer
Watering
Minimal watering
Plant Weight
0.1 to 0.3 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.7 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
0.5 to 1.0 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5 to 10 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Drought-tolerant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% cactus mix, 30% perlite, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a cactus-specific fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Aphids.
Improve drainage, reduce watering Wipe with alcohol, neem oil Increase humidity, neem oil Insecticidal soap, neem oil Prune affected leaves, neem oil spray
Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid, Miticides containing abamectin, Copper-based fungicides