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Water sparingly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy.
Also known as Living Stone · Living Stones · Stone Plant
Lithops aucampiae is a small, stemless succulent native to South Africa, known for its unique appearance resembling pebbles or stones.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Requires bright, direct sunlight.
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Protect from intense midday sun in hot climates.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce significantly during winter dormancy.
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Water sparingly during active growth.
A well-draining, gritty mix is essential. Use a cactus or succulent potting mix, or create your own with sand, perlite, and a small amount of compost.
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Prefers warm temperatures during growth and cooler, dry conditions during dormancy.
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Ideal growing range: 18-25°C; Dormancy: 10-15°C.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
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Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
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Use a diluted, low-nitrogen fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water sparingly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy.
Pruning is generally not required. Remove any dead or dried leaves from the base of the plant to prevent rot and improve air circulation.
Propagate by seed or by carefully separating offsets. Seeds require specific conditions for germination, and offsets should be allowed to callus before planting.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the pot becomes too small. Use a well-draining soil mix and a pot that is only slightly larger than the root ball.
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Photos of Lithops Aucampiae (Lithops aucampiae)
Where Lithops Aucampiae (Lithops aucampiae) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Lithops |
| Species | Lithops aucampiae |
Similar in genus Lithops
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