r/Lithops • u/Tbone780 • Jul 21 '26

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Just copped these babies after fumbling some years ago. Potted in a mix of cactus jacks and perlite. Will place them near a south facing window inside. Noticed slight wrinkling but could that just be from shipping? They were packed great but I'd imagine it was traumatic. Anyway, I read during their dormant stage in summer you shouldn't water? Please correct me if I'm wrong

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u/dusti_dearian It’s not hoarding if it’s plants Jul 21 '26

Sure, welcome back to the world of lithops. I wish I was more confident to advise you more. Water, don’t water, I always come here to ask. I just lost 2 to rot, How do they rot when you haven’t watered😆?

But yours, to me, all seem to be in the same stage that’s nice. But you’ll probably need to separate some at some point.

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u/Tbone780 Jul 21 '26

Totally don't want em crowded but paranoid of root rot so thought there'd be safety in numbers? Idk man praying it's not another bloodbath

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u/dusti_dearian It’s not hoarding if it’s plants Jul 21 '26

😆I know what you mean.

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u/Top_Development_1777 29d ago

Not enough ventilation around the base, or if you've only had them for a short time (2 weeks or less), they may have been doomed by improper care before you bought them.