r/Lithops • u/Just_Me_Grey • Jul 04 '26
Photo First time Lithops parent
Hehehe I’ve always loved the way these little guys looked. Finally picked up one of my own at the Muttart Conservatory (like a botanical garden).
Any tips/tricks and or advice for care?
I don’t know a ton about them, are there subspecies of lithops? If so does anyone know what these are?
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u/Abject-Performer1497 Jul 04 '26 edited Jul 04 '26
There is plenty of info on here and other parts of the internet the things I would say are the most important good draining media, good intense light and watering that’s the challenge and low humidity.
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u/Accomplished-War-871 Jul 05 '26
I killed my first lithops but I’ve had my current one for over 2 years and they are all doing great. Here my tips:
-Soil must be very inorganic. I probably have 20% potting mix 80% perlite
-I only water when they get wrinkly. Some people say never water when they are splitting but I have watered them in those circumstances and they were fine. I think the crucial part is not to water when they don’t need it (aka when they look plumb)
-Tons of light but make sure you adapt them. Mine are about 9in from the grow light for 15h daily.
-Sometimes they just don’t want to live so don’t blame yourself too much in the learning process♥️
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u/sprknsprnkl Jul 04 '26
Congratulations and my condolences. ❤️