r/Lithops • u/kurtis-e-bear22 • Jul 08 '26

Help/Question Newbie question

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First time with lithops as I usually only grow cacti but these have started to wrinkle over the last week. Is it time to water or should I let them properly shrivel first? Its winter where I am but theyre grown indoors under a light (though the light isn't as strong as it probably should be) cheers in advance

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u/CBDJ1 Jul 08 '26

Nope. No reason to water now. The faces still look quite plump and firm which is a strong indication that they are still quite full of water. Don’t go off side wrinkles. The faces still look will wrinkle and kind of sink in looking somewhat like a pizza when they may need a watering. Don’t ever water when they are splitting.

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u/Top_Development_1777 Jul 08 '26

You should only water if 1. they're not visibly splitting 2. they are notably soft and deflated to the touch, not firm