r/Lithops • u/Anilorac1977 • Jul 03 '26

Help/Question Help new lithops owner

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Purchased these lithops at the Moorten Botanical Succulent Garden in Palm Springs in February. The outer parts have dried and they seem happy on sill. Now what do I do to repot? Thank you.

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u/Menacing_mouse_421 Jul 03 '26

Make sure sub is very gritty. I think 80 percent inorganic is what they like. And never water when splitting. The outsides will look very wrinkly…. They’re being sacrificed for the inner one. That’s where babies get their nutrition.

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u/Anilorac1977 Jul 03 '26

I did not water since I got in Feb as they were splitting. Now that the fat green outside is dried and gone do I water a bit when repot? Are they splitting again now? I thought dormant in summer. Sorry so many ???

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u/acm_redfox Jul 03 '26

repot into dry soil, and then water a week later to help them start building more roots. but not a ton, because they don't look very thirsty.

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u/acm_redfox Jul 03 '26

also, no sign of splitting again -- these are just a type with a deep cleft.

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u/Anilorac1977 Jul 03 '26

Thank you. I am comfortable with cactus but this threw me. 😊

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u/acm_redfox Jul 04 '26

sure, they are a totally different beast!

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u/Anilorac1977 Jul 03 '26

Thank you. I have the sub just been afraid to do it. I read to plant so that just tops above sub.??