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Lithops fulviceps 5.5cm

Name: Lithops fulviceps 5.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Lithopsfulviceps5.5cm
Price: 3.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Mesemb succulent · Aizoaceae · Living stone

Lithops fulviceps

Overwater it and it will take it personally 😤

Family: Aizoaceae · Pot diameter: 5.5 cm

Aizoaceae
Living stone
Two fleshy leaves
Unique pattern
Strict seasonal cycle

Lithops fulviceps is a living stone formed from two fleshy leaves that appear almost as one body, divided only by a central fissure. Its upper surface combines brown, ochre or orange tones with translucent “windows” and irregular lines like a miniature desert map.

No two bodies are exactly alike, making every plant an authentic collector object. Its radically minimal form reaches a climax when a brilliant yellow or white flower opens from the fissure, creating dramatic contrast and a viewing experience that continues throughout the annual cycle.

What makes it stand out

Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.

A pattern without duplication

Windows, lines and islands of colour create a distinct “signature” on every body.

The ultimate two-leaf form

The entire visible body essentially consists of one pair of extremely fleshy leaves.

A flower larger than the stone

The bloom opens from the fissure and can visually cover almost the entire body.

Why you’ll love it: it is a unique living design at the smallest scale, with authentic collector identity and a captivating annual transformation.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Present it in a low pot with clean mineral grit in a matching or contrasting tone. An eye-level position reveals the upper pattern and allows the fissure, flowering and replacement of the leaf pair to be followed closely.

Plant pairings

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.

Lithops aucampiae — different brown windows with the same strict cycle.
Conophytum bilobum — a related miniature body with a different seasonal pattern.
Titanopsis calcarea — rocky textured surfaces and the same need for mineral roots.

Care at a glance

Light

Very bright conditions with gradual morning sun and protection from fierce summer midday exposure.

Watering

Follow the cycle strictly: no water while the new pair absorbs the old leaves.

Strict cycle

Autumn activity, winter leaf replacement, summer rest and no frost.

Pets & children

Not intended for ingestion; protect the small body from chewing or pressure.

For this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail

Light and position

Provide abundant brightness with gradual morning sun. Protect it from fierce summer midday exposure behind glass, where the small body can overheat.

Correct watering

Water only when its stage allows: after leaf replacement has finished and during autumn activity, once the mix is completely dry. While old leaves feed the new pair, give no water.

Airflow and humidity

It needs dry air and continuous circulation around the base. Do not mist the fissure or cover the body with fine material that retains dampness.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

The new pair develops inside the old leaves in winter, followed by active autumn and a warm summer rest. Protect it from frost and humid heat.

Substrate

Use an exceptionally mineral mix with little organic matter in a deeper pot than the body suggests because roots descend. Keep the drainage hole open at all times.

Feeding, repotting and handling

Nutrition is minimal. After fresh Sybasoil, add nothing for at least two months and later use very dilute Cactus & Succulent Focus only during a clearly active stage.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance

An accepted Aizoaceae species

Lithops fulviceps is an accepted natural species in the “living stone” genus. Its epithet combines Latin roots referring to the brownish appearance of the body.

Native to Namibia and the Cape

Its range extends from Namibia into South Africa’s north-western Cape, in desert or dry shrubland vegetation and stony ground.

A species with local forms

Geographical and cultivated variation occurs in colour and pattern, but this product is identified at species level rather than as a named cultivar.

From natural habitat to care: On gravelly ground in Namibia and the Cape, the body remains nearly buried, receives brief seasonal rain and passes through long dry periods. The new pair recycles moisture from old leaves, so cultivation is based not on a calendar but on precise observation of the replacement stage.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Windows transmit radiation

The translucent top allows rays to reach photosynthetic tissue situated deeper inside.

Each cycle replaces the leaves

A new pair develops internally and gradually absorbs moisture and nutrients from the old one.

Stone mimicry reduces browsing

Colour and pattern match surrounding ground and make the body difficult to detect.

The flower emerges from the meristem fissure

The central fissure accommodates both new leaf development and the flower bud.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.

01When must watering stop?

While the new pair grows through the old one and the old leaves remain fleshy.

02When can watering resume?

After old leaves are completely dry and the new body shows clear active need, always over a fully dry mix.

03Why are old leaves wrinkling?

It is the normal transfer of moisture and nutrients to the new pair and should not be interrupted.

04Why is the fissure opening widely?

It may relate to excess moisture or insufficient brightness. Assess the growth stage before changing anything.

05Is every Lithops identical?

No. Even within L. fulviceps, colour, windows and lines show substantial natural variation.

06Can I squeeze it to check?

No. The small body marks easily; assess stage, mix and pot weight without pressure.

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Lithops fulviceps 5.5cm

Lithops fulviceps 5.5cm

Lithops fulviceps

What makes it stand out

A pattern without duplication

The ultimate two-leaf form

A flower larger than the stone

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Strict cycle

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

An accepted Aizoaceae species

Native to Namibia and the Cape

A species with local forms

Windows transmit radiation

Each cycle replaces the leaves

Stone mimicry reduces browsing

The flower emerges from the meristem fissure

Frequently asked questions

Lithops fulviceps 5.5cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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