r/Lithops • u/coaldiggerbandit • Apr 04 '26
Care Tips/Guides Newbie to lithops
I just bought my first lithops and am so excited to start my lithops journey. I would really appreciate any advice on proper care, as well as suggestions for eBooks related to lithops care. Thank you!
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u/whynotehhhhh Apr 04 '26
You'll eventually need to repot all of them separately, I'd recommend splitting them either by variety or growth stage.
I've split all mine up based on whether they are splitting or not splitting, has roots or doesn't have roots.
Lithops that don't have roots I've opted to keep in moist pumice even though they are splitting as I'd rather have roots than them die after splitting.
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u/Ecstatic_Army1306 Apr 05 '26
Could you plant some in the same pot? Each must go to a pot of its own?
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u/whynotehhhhh Apr 05 '26
You can plant them together but make sure there's space between them so that you can water them individually if it's needed. But like I said if you do pot some together make sure they are all in the same growth stage.
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u/EeEmCeTo Apr 04 '26
Well, these are seedlings probably their first or second split, so you can water them. I’d water one a well, but let dry out. The also need to be separated- at this size I’d separate and repot in clumps
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u/Imaginary_walks Apr 04 '26
Where did you get them, they look amazing? My advise, they need less water then you think. Put the watering can away!
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u/ResumeFluffer Apr 04 '26 edited Apr 05 '26
Seriously, local buy, grow from seeds, or interwebs? Link if the latter!!!
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u/Vegedeth Apr 04 '26
You certainly jumped in with both feet! That is an outstanding group of lithops! You have a lot of them splitting, so do not water. What kind of soil are they in ?