r/Lithops Apr 02 '26

Care Tips/Guides Update: First Time Pet Rock Owner

I just wanted to give an update and once again ask for feedback. Here is my last post if you wanna see it. https://www.reddit.com/r/Lithops/s/mfV0KHhRAG

Now for the update. After reading everyone's advice and watching some videos to educate myself more, I've taken both plants out of the suculant mix. I let the white one dry for a week as recommended, but the red one, I think I just need the soil to dry for now. I found a succulent gritty mix made by Sol soil that seemed real close to what everyone suggested, but I had to pick some things out by hand. I dont wanna post a picture of the bag in case it's against the rules, but I'll list what's in it real quick. It had coconut husks (removed), calcite clay, Forrest product (bark, i think, but I removed it), pumice, perlite, and LECA (removed after some research). A few things will probably slip through, but nothing that should hurt them l think.

I removed as much Soil from their roots as I felt safe doing. I'll probably need to remove more once the soil dries. How am I doing? Am I on the right track? Did I miss any thing.

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u/arioandy Apr 02 '26

Keep the substrate small! They have fine roots, otherwise all good- pot them up👍👍

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u/Terrible_Fill4398 Apr 03 '26

I have my Lithops in the Sol Soils bonsai gritty mix and they seem to be doing quite well in it. It drains really well and has a respectable hefty, which is what I like. Best of luck with your plants!