The plants are known in the native language by the descriptive name of "Living Stones." They resemble pebbles in form and color. The Lithops grow in the very dry desert of SW Africa. Some in clefts of rock, and some buried in the desert loam or in the sand where they obtain protection from the grilling sun. The chief growing season is in the summer. The plant likes full sun and plenty of ventilation. In summer, the pot can be fairly moist, but from September on, the water should be withheld almost entirely. The soil should be 2/3 sand, 1/3 soil. The different varieties have names like Bella, Annae, Inea, and Julii. Growing and collecting Lithops makes an interesting hobby.

Come see our collection of Lithops the next time you stop in!
 

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