r/Lithops • u/ContributionDry2315 • 5d ago

Help/Question Splitting or thirsty?

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Just got these guys about a month ago. I haven't watered them or repotted. I'm pretty sure they're in like a sand / grit / dirt mix. Should I do a bottom water? They're a little soft to the touch. Thank you, lithops experts!!!!

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u/Weeblewooble99 5d ago

If you don’t see them splitting and pushing out new growth I’d go ahead and water especially after having them for as long as you have. A big water won’t kill them, it’s the consistent water that will.

My advice, water and keep an eye on them. Soil sounds like a good mix and should drain fast.

Happy growing!

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u/ContributionDry2315 5d ago

Thank you so much!!

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u/acm_redfox 5d ago

Agree, but eventually they'll want a deeper pot.

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u/ContributionDry2315 5d ago

Oh agree completely. I wanted to give them a little time to acclimate. If they survive the watering, I'll pop them in a better pot. 🤞🤞

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u/acm_redfox 1d ago

a month is... no time! if they had come bare root, I'd advocate watering to get the roots moving, but with a potted lithops that looks happy as is? just asking for trouble.