Lithops - Living Stones - How to look after Lithops. 

The Plant: Most unusually formed succulents which resemble split pebbles. The Lithops are very slow-growing prostrate succulents which form clusters of tough, rock-like protrusions, occasionally producing small white star-like flowers in late summer.

Its needs: How to look after. Lithops enjoys full sun even in summer, and dry air. Winter temperature should be maintained above 7 C.

Care: Water sparsely in summer and not at all during winter. Do not feed unless plant has been in the same pot for several years, then a weak feed of cactus fertiliser can be added. In spring the old ‘leaves’ split open to reveal new ones below, this is the time to commence watering carefully. Only re-pot if the Living Stones have really overgrown container.

Good for: More of a specialised interest or as a talking point rather than as a houseplant. Lithops look best planted alone with either sand or gravel around the clusters. Some people say these resemble moon rocks! A no-maintenance plant!

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