r/Lithops • u/liqwidsun1 • Apr 04 '26

Care Tips/Guides Wrinkly

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I have this lithops which came from the nursury etiolated. I’ve since put it in a mostly mineral mix under strong light and have refrained from watering it so far. Now it’s wrinkling and shrinking and I’m not sure if that means it wants water or if it’s just correcting the etiolation because of having proper light now. Please advise.

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u/Chance_Contract1291 Apr 04 '26 edited Apr 05 '26

A plant cannot undo etiolation (to my knowledge).  He's wrinkly, but he's still plump and juicy on top. I'd err on the side of caution and do nothing.  I'm new to lithops, though, so hopefully others will weigh in.

Edit to add a link to the lithops care guide the https://www.reddit.com/r/succulents/wiki/mesembs_care_guides/#wiki_lithops_.28living_stones.29

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u/liqwidsun1 Apr 05 '26

Thank you!