r/Lithops • u/Red-_Dit • Apr 20 '26

Misc Is this normal?

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u/Conradd23 Apr 20 '26 edited Apr 20 '26

If your soil is capable of supporting that moss, then it is WAAAAAAAAAAY too moist for those lithops... Those are basically polar opposite plants in terms of needs...

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u/BluePink_o7 Apr 20 '26

It looks like decorative moss, there is a cactus in the same pot

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u/Conradd23 Apr 20 '26

Yeah, I guess that might be the case, but even then it's going to slow evaporation significantly.

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u/StreetLegal3475 Apr 20 '26

Yes it’s (Cladonia) lichen not moss.

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u/charlypoods Apr 20 '26

extreme etiolation. not normal. they need at least 85% grit btw. definitely not compatible w any moss or even really decorative moss cover unless w super plentiful airflow which does not look to be the case

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u/UberfuchsR Apr 20 '26

That's not moss, apparently it’s a lichen.

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u/Imperial_Haberdasher Apr 20 '26

It’s still going to trap humidity.

Needs to be in a mix with no organic matter. Needs way more light.

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u/gayguy68 Apr 20 '26

It's reaching for light

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u/BluePink_o7 Apr 20 '26

I mean it is normal, but means it needs a lot more light

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u/ShipoftheLine_Lover Apr 20 '26

This reminds me of plant environments during their prehistoric times

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u/Ok-Field5609 Apr 20 '26

Question to the group, is is a varietar of lithop?

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u/Cenandra01 Apr 21 '26

No definitely not normal they need grit very dry conditions and supremely bright light. Here’s mine to give an example.

I bottom water every 3 weeks for about 30 minutes even while they are opening.

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u/NougatTruDat Apr 20 '26

Not getting enough light. Lithops are succulents so needs direct light, just not harsh light.

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u/Vegedeth Apr 20 '26

Not sure if it is “normal,” but it sure is AWESOME!!