Lithops Weberi, also known as the Living Rock. These wonderful little succulents are perfect for growing indoors, These little wonders are only native to South Africa, where their evolution has made them a drought tolerant plant. When the Lithops flower blooms, it looks very unusual, with a white or yellow chrysanthemum protruding from what appears to be solid rock.
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The best soil mix for plants
The plant actually tolerates soil conditions quite well. In nature, pine trees tend to grow in alkaline soils at the bottom of limestone hills. Some even grow in soils with high salt concentrations.
You should plant them on sandy loam soil. Others seem to have luck with even coarser soils. Because some Lithops species are sensitive to over-watering, they should be grown in well-drained soils. A good soil mix for Lithops would include pumice, shale, or perlite. Alternatively, you can use cactus/succulent soil mixed with sand.
Lighting requirements for the worship room
The plant should be exposed to light for up to five hours a day. If they are not exposed to enough sunlight, plants will lengthen to light. However, Liters exposed to excessive or harsh sunlight can burn.
If you are growing your Lithops indoors, you should place them near a south-facing window. However, an unobstructed East-facing window is a good alternative (Crisan et al. 2015). This will expose your Lithops to softer morning sunlight and protect them from the harsh afternoon sun.
Ideal temperature range for plants
Lithops are hardy plants that can survive in extremely hot and dry environments. Except for the germinating stage of their life, Lithops prefer warm days and cool nights. They perform best when temperatures are between 75 and 95 degrees F in the summer and when temperatures do not drop below 50 degrees F in the winter (Crisan et al., 2015).
Cages should not be exposed to temperatures lower than 40 degrees F. Otherwise, they can be susceptible to frost damage. If you keep your Lithops indoors, make sure they’re not too close to a window during cold winter weather.
Fertilize plants
Plants hardly need fertilizer. If you must fertilize, consider using a diluted solution of tomato fertilizer once a year. Make sure the fertilizer has a low nitrogen dose.
Watering Lithops
Lithops’ water requirements vary considerably from species to species. For example, some species such as Lithop lesliei and Lithop aucampiae are native to areas that receive an average of 30 inches of rainfall per year. In contrast, species such as Lithop francisci, Lithop erniana, Lithop comptonii var. divergens, and Lithop otzeniana are native to areas with little rainfall and very sensitive to over-watering.
Lithop will begin to grow a new leaf after the flowering period. During this time, the old leaves will begin to die. It seems that Lithop needs water, but you should not water Lithop after the flower has faded. The old leaves are providing the water the new leaves need to grow.
After the old leaves have dried, water the plant. Water them again if they show signs of wrinkling in the next few weeks.
Propagating Lithops
Unlike other types of cacti, Lithops cannot be bred quickly. They can only be propagated from seed or division of existing plants.
Seeds
It can take several months for the Lithop seed to germinate and the plant to grow quite slowly. Growing plants from seed is more economical than propagating from seed.
To successfully grow Lithops from seed, complete the following steps:
1. Mix potting soil consisting of two parts coarse sand, one part peat and one part garden soil (Fearn, 1981).
2. Pour the soil you mixed in step 1 into a pot with a drainage hole.
3. Spread the seeds over the soil and cover with a thin layer of sand.
4. Mist the soil with a spray bottle. Cover the pot with plastic wrap and keep the soil moist while the seeds germinate.
5. Place the pot in a warm, bright area and consider placing a heating pad underneath the pot.
After 12 weeks, the seeds will begin to germinate. Some seeds may take longer to germinate. Remove the cling film after the seeds have germinated. Water the seedlings when the top 1/4 inch of soil is dry. Make sure the seedlings are exposed to sunlight for at least four hours a day.
Divisions
You can only propagate succulents using this method when there is a clear split on the Lithops. Remove the plant from its pot, dust off the Lithop, and cut through the plant. Replant each of the Lithops.