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Lithops lesliei (Living stones)

Lithops lesliei

South African “living stones”: pairs of patterned leaves that mimic pebbles, with yellow daisy flowers.

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Representative photo of the species — not the individual plant you will receive. Photo: Michael Wolf, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Description

Lithops lesliei consists of paired, flat-topped leaves patterned like stones. Each year new leaves grow inside the old pair, which shrivels away.

Available by enquiry. This is a protected South African species. Sale and transport may require provincial permits, which we confirm individually before any sale. Please use the enquiry button to ask about availability.

Plant details

Botanical nameLithops lesliei
Common nameLiving stones
Supplied asEstablished in pot
PhotosRepresentative of the batch — individual plants vary
Light

Very bright light with good airflow; protect from scorching midday sun in summer.

Watering

Water sparingly and only during active growth. Overwatering is the most common cause of loss.

Temperature

Avoid frost and avoid hot, humid, stagnant conditions.

Growth cycle & dormancy

Follow the plant’s own cycle: it rests while old leaves are absorbed by the new pair and during the hottest months.

Substrate

Very gritty mineral mix.

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Additional information

Species

Lithops lesliei

Delivery & arrival

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