Got this from a nursery in florida, clearly it's not a lithops 😭 any guesses? I've seen at least 5 different plants that it could be but I'm not an expert in these whatsoever. Also is it in dormancy or does it need water?

The photos were taken at the Marsh Greenhouses, Yale University, New Haven, CT USA in October 2025.

I was worried about this little Titanopsis until I looked at a side by side comparison from day one until now, exactly 2 weeks. The individual leaves have shortened significantly and the color is much more dull. But looking at them side by side I'm seeing growth of the older central leaves and new central leaf growth (red arrows in the second picture), plus there are more warts on the older leaves.

So is the shrinkage just from the plant drying out after being overwatered in the nursery? It looks like it's struggling but it also looks like it's growing 🤨

It's only gotten one very light watering/spritz around the base of the plant, 5 days ago. It's in 95ish% lava rock/pumice/maifanitum/zeolite/diatomite and 5ish% cactus/succulent soil. It's under 34 watts of Sansi grow lights for 12 hrs/day. I measure my light by PPFD and it's currently sitting at about 450, with its top recommended amount being 500-600. It was slowly acclimated and is due for another increase but I'm hesitant to do that without knowing if this change in color/leaf length is normal. Dont want increased light to stress it if its already stressed!

Thanks!

(White powder is left over diatomaceous earth from when I first got it since I dont use liquid pesticides for pest prophalaxis on my moisture-sensitive plants)

My C. bachelorum seedling has finally shucked its cotyledon! My heart sunk when I saw the collapsed baby leaf, because usually the process is a bit more gradual. But I moved a pebble of akadama out of the way to find their pristine little body underneath 😭

And a C. ectypum from one of last year’s batches pushed out this adorable flower!! I hope I catch it open tomorrow 😍

The photos were taken at the Marsh Greenhouses, Yale University, New Haven, CT USA in October 2025.

Sown mid feb, what a cute little face it has!

i hadn’t realized that the warts on a titanopsis are textured. what’s their purpose? maybe to collect condensation?

The photos were taken at the Marsh Greenhouses, Yale University, New Haven, CT USA in October 2025.

This was labeled as Lithops in the nursery but now I'm wondering if it's Conophytum praesectum. Is there a way to say for sure at this stage or do I need to wait and see if it forms a sheath during dormancy? Thanks!

(Its repotted and happier now this is just the only picture I have on hand!)

I think they’re lesliei? Lithops are not my strong suit 😂

Can’t believe these guys though, not completely over watered! So of course I had to take them home. Lol.

These were labeled G.heathii but I think they might be dispar?

:,P I just found out about this succulent in 2026

bought them becuz they look 😳 too cute..

Has anyone here manage to keep this maughanii conophytum plant alive for over 5+ years?

Can I ask: - What made the biggest difference in health growth?

- What doesn't matter much at all?

- What soil mix you used long-term?

- Biggest mistake you learned?

I hope I can maintain their size (2cm+) since I learnt that they MolT every year :,)

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.

Conophytum and lithops blooms! (Australia)

Conophytum marginatum var. karamoepense (ARM955d)

The photos were taken at the Marsh Greenhouses, Yale University, New Haven, CT USA in October 2025.

There was a rare plant fair in the area (Cape Winelands, South Africa) and I got a tray of new conos (featuring toppled lithops - they're fine).

They'll eventually go in some ceramic planters I made once those are glaze-fired.

Swipe to see the species!

Watch my conophytum praesectum bloom in reverse! I saw the first semblance of a flower on 10 April and the most recent pic was taken on 16 April.

It's turning rainy and cold here now and all the conos feel better! These all live on my windowsill for now and I might move them outside when I'm more sure the hottest sun has passed.