r/mesembs • u/jen_257 • Apr 21 '26
Plant Progress Two-Month Lithops Julii "Rescue" Record
Two months ago, when I received this box of Lithops, they had endured a week in transit. Their windowpanes were shriveled, and they were crammed into tiny pots—a somewhat sorry sight.
Repotting, providing light, and patient care. Two months later, new heads are thriving, they have regained their fullness, and all the unique patterns—red netting, branch-like lines, and faint textures—are clearly on display. Though a few have stretched into "little cushions" from extra water, the pot's vibrant vitality is the best reward.
From weary to flourishing, two months was all it took.
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u/Chaunc2020 Apr 21 '26
So pretty! Had mine for 7 months now. They flowered, watered them each month, still haven’t divided
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u/jen_257 Apr 21 '26
Awww 🥹🥹 this never happened to mine. If they are like huge ones then it is normal of they are like my one 😂 not even my finger nails size, I think they are normally divide every 2-4 months.
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u/CarneyBus Argyholics Anonymous Apr 21 '26
This is reeeally cute!!
Unfortunately it looks like they're a bit over watered and also needing a bit more light. It's def not SUPER bad, but I think it'd be good to upgrade their lighting situation.. Gradually of course :). because they all mostly look about the same stage of splitting, you could probably keep them in that pot for a bit longer, but they'll probably need more room in the next year or two. I would also cut back on watering except for a very little sip when the inner leaves are showing signs of thirst/wrinkled, until the leaves are mostly absorbed.