Lithops cultivation method and watering

Lithops , belonging to the genus Lithops in the family Aizoaceae and the order Caryophyllales, is a diverse and unique-looking succulent plant . This plant usually takes the form of a fleshy herb with almost no stem, and looks like small stones dotted on the soil. Nowadays, many friends like to cultivate Lithops. Let’s learn about the cultivation and watering methods of Lithops below.

1. Suitable temperature

Lithops prefer a warm environment. It is recommended to maintain the cultivation temperature at 15 to 25 degrees Celsius and ensure good ventilation conditions. High temperature and humid environment are not good for Lithops. If the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius, measures should be taken to cool down and increase ventilation to prevent the occurrence of diseases.

In winter, make sure the ambient temperature of Lithops is not lower than 10 degrees Celsius, and avoid cold and frost, because too low temperature can cause the plant to die. If the temperature drops below 7 degrees Celsius, Lithops will enter a dormant state, and insulation measures should be strengthened at this time. If the ambient temperature is below 4 degrees Celsius, Lithops will not survive.

2. Water appropriately

Watering lithops should be moderate. During the vigorous growth seasons of spring and autumn, sufficient water is needed, but excessive moisture should be avoided to prevent the growth of moss and affect the growth of the plant's spherical leaves. In summer and winter, watering should be reduced as Lithops enters a dormant period.

3. Adequate lighting

Lithops likes light, and sufficient sunlight can make the plant's color more vivid and the pattern more beautiful. Adequate light should be provided as much as possible in spring, autumn and winter. In summer, appropriate shade should be provided to avoid direct exposure to the sun to keep the leaves bright in color.

4. Apply fertilizer at the right time

Although lithops are small plants, they still require adequate fertilizer to promote growth. Especially during the growth period, sufficient fertilizer helps the plants grow healthily. It is recommended to apply thin liquid fertilizer once every half a month, but avoid direct contact of the fertilizer with the spherical leaves. After Lithops blooms, fertilizing should be stopped immediately.

5. Care during the molting period

In the process of caring for Lithops, special attention should be paid to the care during the molting period. Once Lithops begins to shed its skin, stop watering immediately and allow the plant to absorb nutrients from the old leaves to accelerate the molting process. At the same time, increase light, stop fertilizing, and avoid tearing the skin with your hands.

The above is an introduction to the key points in the cultivation and watering methods of Lithops. Lithops is a very popular succulent plant nowadays. Many people cultivate it. If you pay attention to the management details, it will become more and more beautiful as it grows.