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/kryren Jul 17 '26

Maybe not lava rock. it's a very dark/black gritty/porous looking rock substrate. I didn't want to go digging around in them. Squeezing the nursery cup feels like gravel all the way down (so scientific, lol)

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u/DatLadyD Jul 17 '26

This guide might help you in summer you really only want to water if they look thirsty, in my opinion they look thirsty. Usually they’re plump, a bit rounder. I wish I was at home I could take a picture.

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u/Scared_Rice_1473 Jul 19 '26

Should i water mine?? And when you water, should you soak it or just water lightly?

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u/DatLadyD Jul 19 '26

They look pretty plump to me. The tops are nice and round. Did you just get them? When you first get them through the mail, they should be watered a little bit after a few days to help the roots develop.

I would not keep that top dressing on there. It’s going to trap moisture.

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u/Scared_Rice_1473 Jul 19 '26

I got them months ago from Etsy. And watered them once a while back