Lithops Karasmontana, commonly known as Living Stone, is a fascinating succulent known for its stone-like appearance and compact growth habit. Perfect for indoor pots and decorative rock gardens, it adds texture, uniqueness, and charm to succulent collections and ornamental displays. Lithops thrives in well-drained soil with bright sunlight, making it ideal for container planting and rock garden arrangements.
Features
- Produces unique, stone-like foliage
- Ideal for indoor pots and decorative rock gardens
- Succulent perennial plant with compact growth habit
- Non-GMO seeds with strong germination
- Thrives in bright sunlight and warm conditions
- Low-maintenance ornamental plant
- Suitable for rock gardens, containers, and indoor displays
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Lithops Karasmontana
- Common Name (US): Living Stone
- Plant Type: Succulent perennial plant
- Height: 25 cm (0.82 inches)
- Spread: 25 cm (0.82 inches)
- Foliage Color: Green, gray, or brown patterned like stones
- Light Requirements: Bright, indirect to full sunlight
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or cactus mix
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.07.0)
- Watering: Low; allow soil to dry completely between watering
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 911 (grow indoors in cooler zones)
- Sowing Depth: Surface sow, lightly cover with soil (0.20.5 cm)
- Germination Time: 1428 days at 2025C
- Blooming Season: Late winter to spring (produces small daisy-like flowers)
- Uses: Indoor pots, decorative rock gardens, container displays, ornamental planting
- Germination Rate: High-quality, viable seeds
Planting Guide
- Sow seeds on the surface of well-draining succulent or cactus soil.
- Lightly cover seeds with 0.20.5 cm of soil and maintain low moisture.
- Place containers or rock garden areas in bright, indirect to full sunlight.
- Germination occurs in 1428 days at 2025C.
- Transplant seedlings into pots or rock garden sections once strong.
- Space plants 25 cm apart to allow healthy growth.
- Water sparingly, letting soil dry completely between watering.
- Avoid overwatering to prevent rot.
- Combine with other succulents or rock garden plants for a unique, decorative display.