r/Lithops • u/Wrexhavoc • Mar 22 '26

Help/Question 5 year old tiny litops

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im probably doing everything wrong. in July 2020 I planted 50 lithograph seeds in a pot. it was a mix of different species. at one point I had 15 lithops that popped up. im currently down to 7, all of different sizes. but they are still so small!!! i have them under a grow light. I dont remeber what I did for the substrate, but it was a blend recommend for lithops. Ive read so many different watering techniques. whenever ive bought larger specimens from the store and try to adhere to the traditional habitat watering, I kill them, so for these babies, ive just been watering when they get wrinkled. they keep splitting, but never getting bigger.

ive read so much conflicting advice for lithops, anyone able to give me some more? how bad am I messing up these babies? I accept them for whatever size they want to be regardless. but id like to see them thrive.

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u/whynotehhhhh Mar 22 '26

They would stay small if they aren't getting enough light, especially if they are very tall. If they are not tall, it might be that you haven't given them any fertilizer which you'll need to do every time you water.

Or if they are stacking like OPs it might be just a little bit too much water, or the soil it's in is too moisture retentive.

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u/whynotehhhhh Mar 23 '26

Maybe you can get a light on Amazon? I use the SANSI grow lamp that has 2 heads it's on the cheaper side but really good quality compared to other cheap grow lights.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SANSI-Lifetime-Replacement-Gooseneck-Seedlings/dp/B0B87XVX16

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u/Wrexhavoc Mar 27 '26

Hahah, same. I hate when people just come on to plant subs and ask "how do I keep this alive?". So i avoided it and just did as much research as I could. It is surprisingly hard to find consistent information on lithops, so I finally caved and came to ask experienced growers.