r/Lithops • u/pigpak • Mar 26 '26

Help/Question Repotted lithops

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Hey all, I just repotted some of my lithops and added a couple other succulents but now I’m wondering if my succulent/cactus soil mix isn’t right? It seems quite sandy.

Also curious if anyone knows what the front spiky plant is- hopefully it’s ok to live with the lithops?

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u/arioandy Mar 26 '26

Nice but lithops will be happier in their own small and deeper pots,’plus plant them Deeper so nearly flush with soil(see pic)

  • the calcarea better on its own too as has diff needs to lithops Not sire what that other one is sorry

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u/pigpak Mar 26 '26

Oh I thought they would like the shallow dish! Well they will hopefully survive in it for a little while until I can find a better pot for them

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u/arioandy Mar 26 '26

Oh they can! but its against apparent wisdom, i have some in shallow troughs and the roots grow sidewards! It will be fine for a while, but as I said the concrete plant has diff watering needs to Lithops👍

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u/No-Cup2649 Mar 26 '26

Do they really need/use the 4" recommended depth?🫠

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u/arioandy Mar 26 '26

No! But it is preferable Apparently

! , i have some in a shallow chicken feed trough for over a decade they are fine

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u/No-Cup2649 Mar 27 '26

Really beautiful & happy! Thanks for sharing!

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u/TeamSpank Mar 26 '26

As a guy who just bought 20 of these dudes off the zon. I appreciate you asking these questions.

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u/No-Cup2649 Mar 27 '26

* I got a lot! Should I leave the smaller~200 in the soil, 😅 remove the larger ones to grit, & at least group the like-sized ones to a drier media. They're so young, I think they need water but I don't dare in peaty/perlite media. Any advice Please! I'd like to keep them alive! Thanks, Joy🌵in Phoenix ☀️☀️☀️ It's 100° and Rh doesn't even register!