1 black tin of 20 Lithops Mix 'Living Stones' Seeds (care guide included). This mix includes seeds from Lithops aucampiae, bromfieldii, dinteri, divergens, dorotheae, fulviceps, hallii, hookeri, optica and others
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
within 12 weeks |
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depth |
sprinkle on soil and lightly cover with soil |
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spacing |
2-3 seeds per planter |
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recommended planter |
2"-4" nursery pot or greenhouse(no terra cotta for germination) |
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time to maturity |
6 months - 1 year |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
70F - 85F |
About the Plants:
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description |
small round succulents split in the middle |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
1"-2" |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
rocky and sandy soil, half perlite and half succulent mix with little organic matter |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
spider mites, scale, mealy bugs |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light | none |
Instructions:
Prep moist, well-draining medium consisting of a mix of potting mix and perlite and plant the seeds on the surface. Cover the seeds lightly with sand and make sure that the medium remains moist until the seeds germinate by covering the planter with a plastic cover(ziploc bag, plastic wrap, lid, etc). Keep the seeds around 70-80F and well lit. Most should sprout within 12 weeks, and if conditions are right, some can germinate within a couple of weeks.
Make sure the soil remains moist but not soggy. The older the seedlings get, the more you can allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Lithops have their dormant season during summer, so it's best not to water them then. Keep them very brightly lit.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2023 growing season.