How to deal with Lithops after flowering

Treatment of Lithops after flowering

Generally speaking, Lithops needs to be pollinated after flowering in order to obtain seeds. Pollination should be done 3-4 days after flowering. You can use a pollination pen to dip the pollen and then apply it on the pistil. Generally, the flowers will gradually wither 6-8 days after pollination.

How to make Lithops bloom

Lithops generally only bloom once a year, from July to October in the summer and autumn season, but the flowering period is very short. Generally, each flower can only last for about a week. If the maintenance environment is not appropriate, it may not bloom.

1. Proper shade

Lithops usually bloom at noon, when the light is very strong, so appropriate shading measures are needed to make the plant's flowering period last longer.

2. Reasonable temperature control

The most suitable temperature for Lithops during flowering is 20-24℃. At this time, temperature control measures must be taken. If the plant is in a high temperature environment for a long time, it will also affect its flowering. The temperature should not exceed 28℃.

3. Fertile soil

For Lithops, the choice of soil is very important. It should be loose, fertile and well permeable. It can be prepared with leaf mold, river sand and vermiculite.