Grow lithops in sandy soil that drains well. Opt for a cactus or succulent potting mix or make your own with a mixture of sand, perlite and gritty material so it drains well. ( Find the mix we ...

Lithops may be a tiny plant but they have extensive root systems, meaning they need a tall pot. Choose a container 3- 6 inches deep for sufficient space for roots to grow.

You can grow living stones outdoors in pots in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 and 11, though they have zero tolerance for freezing temperatures. For this reason, they’re usually grown as houseplants in most ...

Lithops are strange-looking plants. Rather than producing conventional flattened leaves, they develop a pair of small, knobby leaves that look so much like stones, one would think they would be ...

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Because they’re so slow-growing, your lithops can remain in the same pot for years, even decades. Because these plants naturally grow in clumps, it’s fine to leave them alone for many years.