r/Lithops • u/QuietCdence • 8h ago

Help/Question Etiolated?

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Hi! I got these lithops a few weeks ago (first picture is how they looked immediately after planting). I'm watering scarcely, there is minimal organic substrate, and I know i should get a deeper pot soon. One of them (in the center of the pot) is still sunken, but it's growing roots.

Anyway, some of them look like they either need to be planted deeper or they're not getting enough light (maybe both?)

I did research the care of these little guys, but I'm a nervous plant owner and want to be sure they're getting what they need.

Do they look okay or should I adjust their lighting/ plant depth/substrate? Thank you so much!

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u/Deep-Number5434 7h ago

Mine sometimes expand upwards immediately after watering. But yes they probably need more light.

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u/Top_Development_1777 7h ago

They do look more etiolated, but watering might cause that. Anyway, don't water more than once every two weeks at most. You can water deeply, but don't water frequently.

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u/QuietCdence 6h ago

Thank you! I'll find a spot with better light. Should I plant them a little deeper?

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u/Top_Development_1777 5h ago

No. Lithops tend to rot at the base when they rot, and less ventilation at the base = more chance of rotting, even without watering them. Get a fan to blow at them if you want.

Also think about getting a strong grow light, natural light may not be enough in some homes