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What other names does Lithops have? You may not know yet

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Lithops, you may not know it has such other names. Lithops is native to southern and southwestern Africa, commonly found in crevices of rock beds and among gravel. It is described as "living stones". It grows and blooms during the non-rainy season; at peak bloom, Lithops covers the desert like a huge floral blanket. But when the dry summer arrives, the desert returns to a world of "stones".

Other names of Lithops

Stone flower, stone grass, elephant hoof, yuanbao, female immortal, butt flower.

Growth habits of Lithops

Lithops prefers a climate that is warm in winter and cool in summer, and is suited to growing in a warm, dry environment with plenty of sunlight. It fears low temperatures and avoids strong light; the optimum growing temperature is 10~30°C, and it is best grown in loose, breathable neutral sandy loam.

The growth form of Lithops is rather special; during the dormant period it sheds its skin, and appropriately reducing water in winter and summer helps with skin shedding.

3-4-year-old Lithops bloom in autumn from the gap between the opposite leaves, producing yellow, white, pink and other colored flowers, mostly opening in the afternoon, closing at dusk, and opening again the next afternoon; a single flower can stay open for 3-7 days. When in bloom, the flower covers almost the entire plant, and it is very delicate and beautiful. Moreover, some varieties will split heads and form clusters after reaching a certain age. After the flowers fade, fruits form, from which very tiny seeds can be harvested.

The symbolism of Lithops

The symbolism of Lithops - tenacity, living gem, a sheep in wolf's clothing.


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