Lithop

by hammer + vine

$7.99

Lithops come in a range colors from cream to hazel to brick red hues.
Feel free to request a color and we will do our very best to accommodate. 

Lithops – Living Stone Succulents

Lithops, also known as Living Stones, are tiny, desert-dwelling succulents that mimic the pebbles in their natural habitat. Their little split “bodies” come in soft tones of tan, gray, pink, green, and speckled patterns—each one uniquely shaped and colored. These miniature oddities stay small and slow-growing, making them perfect for sunny windowsills, tiny planters, and curated succulent collections.

Lithops reward patience. They grow through a yearly cycle where each plant produces a new pair of leaves that slowly replaces the old one. When happy, they can even bloom with daisy-like flowers in fall.

PLANT CARE

  • Light: Bright light to full sun; ideal for a very sunny windowsill

  • Water: Follow the seasonal cycle below—watering too often is the #1 cause of failure

  • Growth: Tiny, stone-like leaf pairs that slowly split and renew each year

  • Bonus: Unusual, long-lived, and wonderfully low-maintenance once you understand their rhythm

🕑 Lithops Seasonal Watering Guide (Simple + Accurate)

Lithops require a strict yearly rhythm. Here’s the clearest way to keep them happy:

🌱 SPRING – New Leaves Emerging (Watering Begins)

March–May

  • The new leaf pair grows inside the old one.

  • Do NOT water until the old leaves look shriveled and papery.

  • Once the new pair has fully replaced the old pair, water lightly once every 3–4 weeks.

  • Only water if the plant looks a little wrinkled.

  • A small amount goes a long way—think tablespoons, not cups.

☀️ SUMMER – Dormant (Almost No Water)

June–August

  • Lithops rest to survive heat.

  • Water once all summer at most, and only if severely wrinkled.

  • They prefer to stay dry during heat.

🍁 FALL – Main Growth & Bloom Season (Primary Watering Window)

September–November

  • This is when Lithops plump up and may flower.

  • Water once every 3–4 weeks in early fall.

  • Stop watering completely once buds appear.

  • Do not water during flowering—too much moisture causes splitting.

❄️ WINTER – New Leaves Forming Inside (No Watering)

December–February

  • A fresh leaf pair forms inside.

  • The outer pair must shrivel to feed it.

  • No watering at all, even if they look thirsty.

  • This is the most important part of Lithops care.

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