How to grow Lithops in spring

Lithops molts in spring

In spring, new leaves have actually been slowly gestating during the winter. After the spring dormancy ends, the new leaves begin to grow rapidly. During this growth process, the new leaves mainly rely on absorbing nutrients from the old leaves as well as external water and sunlight to enrich themselves.

As new leaves grow, the old leaves will shrink and shrivel, and finally be sucked away by the crazy baby until only a thin layer of skin is left. The shedding of Lithops is actually a process in which new leaves grow and old leaves fall off.

The molting of Lithops is a slow process that can basically last for several months. During this process, the seeds will gradually mature. When the old skin is completely removed, the basic seed pods are also mature. Flower lovers who want to save seeds can pick the seed pods at this time, store them in a ventilated and cool place, and wait for sowing in autumn.

Lithops spring water replenishment

The growth of new leaves requires water and nutrients. At this time, you may consider whether a large amount of water is needed because dormancy has just ended. In fact, this is not the case. Just like our newborn babies, the nutrition given by the outside world is not as appropriate as breast milk. And it is inappropriate to replenish water at this time:

The old leaves of Lithops basically contain all the nutrients needed for the growth of new leaves, and not too many nutrients are consumed in the process of replacing old leaves with new ones.

The fading of old leaves is a slow process. If you water them during this period, the new leaves will grow excessively and the torn wounds of the old leaves will be infected and rot due to water.

When the old leaves become dry bark, you can give them appropriate water. At this time, the lithops grow very fast, so you must control the temperature and sunlight.