Living Stones. A very unusual plant with unique markings on modified leaves that resemble small pebbles. Pretty daisy-like flowers. Max Height 3cm. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Lithops marmorata
A very unusual plant with unique markings on modified leaves that resemble small pebbles. Pretty daisy-like flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Lithops |
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Species | marmorata |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Living Stones |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 3cm |
Family | Aizoaceae |
Spread | 5cm |
Growth Speed | Slow |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | grey, Lilac |
Flowers From | August, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
Planting | |
Care | Keep dry when dormant |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Mealy bugs |
Maintenance | Give a quarter strength foliar feed in the growing season |
Propagation | Seed, Division |
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