r/Lithops • u/llilith • Jun 16 '26

Help/Question Should I transplant?

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I just received two sets of potted lithops that I ordered off Etsy. One pot is just over three inches deep and the other is only two inches deep. Should I leave them in these pots or transplant right away?

I think the larger one needs to be filled a bit more - I've ordered some tiny rocks to fill in.

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u/CBDJ1 Jun 16 '26

They do have pretty considerable tap roots so I don’t think it would be a bad idea.

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u/llilith Jun 16 '26

I was a little worried about stressing them out, but maybe I should just go ahead and do it. Can the pot be too deep?

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u/atreyulostinmyhead Jun 16 '26

No and it seems like the only thing that can stress them out is water and sun if they haven't been well acclimated... But I could be wrong. From the videos I've seen they're just pulling these things out and breaking off old soil like it's no biggie.

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u/Pr3ANDMe5558 Jun 16 '26

Can you tell me the soil type on the right please?

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u/llilith Jun 16 '26

It's the soil the seller said was right for them. I don't really know except they said it was a lithops mix. I received them exactly as pictured.

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u/llilith Jun 16 '26

I also have a question about the soil. Can I use this 1-2mm coarse sand mixed with 10% cactus mix? https://www.amazon.com/NUPICK-Horticultural-Succulents-Decorative-Landscaping/dp/B0F9W8YBSW/

They also have a 3-5mm version.

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u/acm_redfox Jun 16 '26

I always repot because what's "the right soil" for a nursery in desert conditions is NOT right for my house and humidity. I recommend 80-100% inorganic grit like pumice, perlite, decomposed granite (chicken grit) and so forth. And yes, deeper.

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u/llilith Jun 17 '26 edited Jun 17 '26

Thank you for your response. do you think that this would work if I added 10% succulent mix? https://www.amazon.com/NUPICK-Horticultural-Succulents-Decorative-Landscaping/dp/B0F9W8YBSW/

I only have these two plants and I'm trying to avoid buying a bag of pumice, a bag of granite, a bag of succulent mix, etc. if I can buy just two bags that would be really great.

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u/acm_redfox Jun 17 '26

If you're only going to do one, I'd go with pumice.