Camouflage across many palettes
Each head imitates a different stone, from grey granite to warm ochre and terracotta.
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Lithops 8.5cm
Normal price
€9,90
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Lithops
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- Aizoaceae
- Mixed species or forms
- Stone-like leaf pairs
- Natural camouflage patterns
- Distinct annual cycle
Lithops turns a small surface into a collection of natural gemstones: every body consists of one fleshy leaf pair carrying its own colour, network, dots and translucent zones. Grey, ochre, olive, terracotta and rosy-brown tones sit together like tesserae in a miniature desert landscape.
A grouped presentation makes their natural diversity even more rewarding because no head repeats its neighbour exactly. Crisp fissures, flattened tops and unexpected flowers create a collector arrangement that demands a second look and works beautifully as a restrained, almost abstract composition.
What makes it stand out
Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.
One body, two leaves
The minimalist form is reduced to one fleshy pair with a precise central fissure.
A collection that transforms
Leaf renewal and possible flowering change the display through its annual cycle.
Why you’ll love it: it resembles a curated mineral collection that unexpectedly reveals itself as alive, with countless small differences to discover.
In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
Show them in a low pot finished with neutral fine gravel so the varied patterns read like a mosaic. Close viewing and an uncluttered background reveal far more character than a crowded decorative arrangement.
Plants that complement it
Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.
- Conophytum calculus — a rounded form with a similarly specialised seasonal rhythm.
- Pleiospilos nelii — a larger stone-like body that changes the scale.
- Fenestraria rhopalophylla — upright leaf windows and a compatible mineral aesthetic.
Care at a glance
Light
Very intense brightness with gradual acclimation to gentle direct sun.
Watering
Moisture follows the phase and stops while the new pair absorbs the old one.
Specialised cycle
Dry air, strong circulation and protection from frost or summer saturation.
Pets & children
Not intended for consumption; protect the soft bodies from chewing and pressure.
For this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail
Light and position
Provide abundant brightness and some gentle sun, acclimating every new arrival gradually. During heat behind glass, afternoon shading protects the flat tops.
Correct watering
Dry mix alone is not enough; the phase must be identified. Do not water while the new pair feeds on the old leaves. Resume only after the old sheaths are almost absorbed and the body is visibly active.
Airflow and humidity
They require dry air and continuous ventilation. Avoid misting, closed glass displays and moisture in the fissure when temperatures or activity are low.
Temperature and seasonal rhythm
Many species flower toward autumn, renew their leaves through winter and slow during intense summer heat. Exact timing varies, so observe the bodies rather than following a calendar.
Substrate
Use an extremely mineral, fast mix with very little organic matter and unrestricted drainage. Fine roots need air rather than persistent moisture.
Feeding, repotting and handling
Feeding should be minimal. Add none to fresh mix; later, and only during clear active growth, use a highly diluted dose according to the label.
Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance
An assortment rather than one identity
The label Lithops spp. means the pot may include more than one species, cultivated form or young individual without secure specimen-level identification.
An accepted southern African genus
The genus Lithops was published by N. E. Brown in 1922 and includes dozens of accepted species within Aizoaceae.
A range across southern Africa and Namibia
Species occur in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana, often as highly localised populations whose colours match the surrounding geology.
From natural habitat to care: In nature most of the body sits low, the tops merge with surrounding stone and growth is synchronised with seasonal moisture. Success in a pot therefore depends on strong brightness, a mineral root zone and watering that follows leaf renewal.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Windows manage incoming light
Translucent zones allow radiation to reach tissues below the exposed top.
The old pair becomes a reserve
During renewal, moisture and nutrients move from the old leaves into the new pair.
Pattern is a local adaptation
Colour and reticulation vary among species and populations, enhancing visual blending with different rock types.
Flowers can exceed the body
On mature individuals, white or yellow flowers may open from the fissure and appear disproportionately large.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.
01Why are there different colours in one pot?
It is a commercial assortment of species or forms, so colour and pattern are intentionally varied.
02When should they be watered?
Only when their phase allows it: never while the new pair is absorbing the old leaves and never by a fixed day count.
03Why are they wrinkling?
Mild daily wrinkling can be normal. Deep persistent shrinkage must be judged together with phase and root condition before adding moisture.
04What should I do during leaf change?
Stop watering and allow the new pair to absorb the old one fully without forcibly removing the drying sheath.
05Are they all the same species?
Not necessarily. Without a label for each head and mature diagnostic features, an identity should not be assigned speculatively.
06Can they live in a closed terrarium?
No. High humidity and restricted airflow conflict with the dry, mineral cycle they require.
📦 Your plant travels protected
Every order is prepared with care so your plant arrives upright, secure and safe.
Individual protection
Plants in pots with a capacity of 3 litres or more are placed in individual boxes that hold the pot securely and reduce the risk of tipping over.
Sturdy packaging
We use reinforced cardboard designed to protect against impacts and vibration during transport.