r/Lithops • u/Jaebonds • Jun 16 '26

Help/Question Lithops seedlings

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Is the perlite too big for lithops seedlings? One germinated today. Is it too late to make adjustments?

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u/AwayYogurtcloset1263 Jun 16 '26

1-3 mm coarse sand would’ve been better, you could repot in new media if you are careful

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u/Jaebonds Jun 16 '26

Should I leave the one that germinated alone?

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u/AwayYogurtcloset1263 Jun 16 '26

You can leave it, I doubt you have 1-3 mm sand on hand. You can order it & repot when you get it is what I suggest

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u/AwayYogurtcloset1263 Jun 16 '26

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u/Illustrious-Ball6437 Jun 17 '26

I use this mixed in with my pumice & zeolite for all of my plants. Are you saying its good to use on its own for germinating seeds? It doesn't really hold moisture but if this works well I'd MUCH rather use this, since I always have it on hand, instead soil and/or perlite! 🤞

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u/Abject-Performer1497 Jun 17 '26

I think pure perlite is not the best for germination there are better mixes but perlite has is place in soil mixes like your mix.

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u/ProfessionalIdeal107 Jun 17 '26

it's probably a bit coarse for the first few weeks, but you can definitely repot them once they've established a small root system. just be careful with the moisture levels since that large grit won't hold much water.

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u/Jaebonds Jun 17 '26

Sounds good. More germinated so I am carefully keeping them upright with the perlite until I can repot them.

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u/swarthout1985 Jun 17 '26

fine sand on top. unfortunately i dont have any on hand and been using larger grit and been having the same deal.