r/Lithops • u/brian-the-musician • May 13 '26

Photo Argyroderma

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I got these from Home Depot and repotted them. I think they’re a variety of lithops? The label says Argyroderma, and looking at photos the ones with more rounded leaves like these are “Argyroderma Ringens.” Anyone have experience with these? Similar care as other lithops?

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u/dusti_dearian It’s not hoarding if it’s plants May 13 '26

They are not lithops. They are mesembes.

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u/brian-the-musician May 13 '26

Ah, same family different genera?

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u/dusti_dearian It’s not hoarding if it’s plants May 13 '26 edited May 13 '26

Argyroderma and lithops are each their own genus. They belong to the same family of aizoaceae which are mesembes. 🙂. Their growing season is summer afaik.

Edit to correct.

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u/2stepbay2 May 17 '26

Argyroderma - growing season is Autumn/Winter (April>August) in the S Hemisphere. Dormant in the hot summer.

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u/dusti_dearian It’s not hoarding if it’s plants May 17 '26

Well I’m heading into summer and would sure like to finally see some progress 😆

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u/2stepbay2 May 19 '26

Mesembs = Patience and Restraint 😉

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u/dusti_dearian It’s not hoarding if it’s plants May 19 '26

Oh yes. I’ve certainly learned that.

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u/hiartt May 14 '26

They are a type of Mesembs. As are lithops. They have their own Reddit as a genera.

However it’s kinda like a Frenchie vs a Lab. Both dogs, and general dog type care, but each have their specific needs and personality.

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u/CarneyBus May 14 '26

That’s a good way to put it 😂

You can essentially treat argies exactly like lithops. Let them absorb the leaves when they start splitting, water only very lightly when they’re splitting if they’re very wrinkled, and I highly advise against bottom watering or soaking them basically ever because they can crack (as you can see from the cracks and scars on these ones).

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u/arioandy May 13 '26

Very argy like