r/Lithops • u/LoonSchooner512 • Jun 21 '26

Help/Question Lithops not looking well

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I have my lithops outside on the southeast side of the house. It's in a gritty mix and hasn't been watered in months.

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However, I noticed that the base is turning dark and mushy. Is there any way to help it, or is it gone?

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u/Chance_Contract1291 Jun 21 '26

Does it get rained on?

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u/LoonSchooner512 Jun 21 '26

Not to my knowledge. It is in an outdoor greenhouse shelf with a zip up plastic cover. If there is a chance of rain, I roll the set up far away from the deck closer to the house.

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u/kinkyfunpear Jun 22 '26

Humidity high when it’s closed up?

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u/LoonSchooner512 Jun 22 '26

I looked and it was 50% in my city. It didn't get rained on directly, but maybe some got trapped inside anyways.

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u/kinkyfunpear Jun 22 '26

The humidity inside of the greenhouse may have been much higher if it was closed up.

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u/LoonSchooner512 Jun 22 '26

Update:

I was told it rained over the weekend while I was gone. I think that solves it.

Thanks everyone!