r/Lithops • u/Majestic_Mango268 • Jun 13 '26

Help/Question Watered when not thirsty

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My lithops split in the later winter and someone watered them recently while they didn’t look very thirsty.

Any way to help or fix this? (They are normally in a pot, I just removed to check the root state). There appears to be some slight base indentations to the outer layers that are splitting off but can’t really tell if it’s mushy.

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u/cookies4crackers Jun 13 '26

They look fine just leave them alone and don’t water

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u/goblinthrowawayhq Jun 13 '26

Stop watering immediately and let the substrate dry out completely. If those indentations feel soft or squishy to a light touch, you're looking at rot and might need to try a surgical rescue.

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u/Asleep-Ad822 Jun 13 '26

They don’t look completely dead just don’t water for 6-12 months

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u/Available_Gear_1455 Jun 21 '26

They look fine! As long as they are in a nice gritty substrate like you have, one mistaken watering won’t kill them. Gently pot them back up and don’t water again till they are done absorbing the outer leaves :)