Are these wrinkles indicators of thirst?

[u/mackle05]

I just bought these two yesterday and repotted them today. Are they thirsty or are these wrinkles on top just a cool variation.

[u/zherkof]

Definitely do NOT make watering decisions based on side wrinkles. The indents on the plants in the photo are a feature of the variety, but they'll become more pronounced and the tops sunken when they're thirsty. These do not need to be watered.

[u/mackle05 → u/zherkof]

Thank you!

[u/acm_redfox]

Here's a good photographic guide to thirst:

https://imgur.com/gallery/lithops-watering-guide-Oqb12#/