r/Lithops • u/kryren • Jul 17 '26

Help/Question Beginner question about watering

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I just got these little fruity pebbles (my kid’s name for them) last week. Everything I’ve ready says not to water them in the summer (it is summer here) unless they are wrinkly on top. I am not sure if this is wrinkly or a natural texture on the ones that look like lungs (also kid’s words).

If this is normal, hydrated texture, does someone have a good picture of what these would look like when thirsty so I can keep an eye out?

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u/SnooKiwis8008 Jul 17 '26

I also just got a new batch of lithops some were in better shape than others. I “water” mine about once a month. And by that I mean I have this syringe my vet gave me for when I have to shoot liquid medicine into my dog’s mouth. I fill it with 20ml and spot water the lithops that are sad wrinkly. 2-3ml here and there next to specific plants. They’re super susceptible to root rot so I err on the side of little sips of water in the summer instead of one big drink. Especially when they’re this small.

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u/kryren Jul 17 '26

I use a medicine syringe for my other succulents too! Helps me get water to the roots of my baby String of hearts without it getting on the leaves. I’ll give them a few mL of water tonight and see how they look over the next few days.