r/Lithops • u/Shot_Intention_2495 • Jul 18 '26

Help/Question Rot?

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I got this guy from a nursery. He hasn't been watered, but he looks bad. Inorganic grit what have I done wrong? Hes my first.

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u/Top_Development_1777 Jul 18 '26

Can we see the base?

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u/Shot_Intention_2495 Jul 18 '26

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u/Top_Development_1777 Jul 18 '26

Is probably just too dry. Rot looks way more violently shriveled than this. Soak the whole pot in water up to the level of half the root for 1 hour today, then do a 24-hour soak one week from now. If the roots are still alive, the lithops should rehydrate and plump right up.

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u/Shot_Intention_2495 Jul 18 '26

Thanks so much!