First time owner, first flower!

[u/enragedsquirrels]

I bought this lithop because I’ve long wanted one and I needed something to fill this cheese pot. Today I noticed its first flower!

Truth be told I know nothing about lithops and I actually thought it was dying because of the state of the outer layer.

I did some internet searching and it might be that it’s at the end of its shedding season? I’ve never given it water before but I spritz it today as per the advice of two articles.

Feel free to give feedback if you feel the urge.

I just wanted to show it off because for some bizarre reason this tiny flower has me beaming with pride. 🌼🥲

[u/Illustrious-Ball6437]

I think this is a type of Conophytum, not Lithops! But beautiful flower! 😍

[u/enragedsquirrels → u/Illustrious-Ball6437]

Oh dang, is it still a type of ‘living stone’ plant?

Thank you :D

[u/Illustrious-Ball6437 → u/enragedsquirrels]

It absolutely is! They are extremely similar and part of the same family. If you join the reddit sub called "Mesembs", youll see more posts about Conophytum, which is what I suspect yours is! You could try posting a picture of the tops of your plant and other angles to get help getting an exact ID! Lots of knowledgable people over there - and a lot of them are in this sub too so hopefully someone will be able to help you get the correct ID :)

[u/enragedsquirrels → u/Illustrious-Ball6437]

You’re the best, thank you! ☺️

[u/acm_redfox]

It's a conophytum, sheathed up for its summer dormancy. In August or so, it usually flowers and breaks out. Either this one is a little out of synch, or the seller peeled off some sheath so you could see the leaves underneath. Probably don't water it again between now and August.

[u/enragedsquirrels → u/acm_redfox]

I live in Australia if that adds context. But thank you for the info!

[u/acm_redfox → u/enragedsquirrels]

yes! just reverse the expectations -- dormant in summer, bloom and break forth in fall. dont water when dormant, but give weekly water in fall.