$24.19 USD

Lithops Living Stones are fascinating, ultra-compact succulents that perfectly mimic natural desert pebbles to hide from herbivores. These quirky live plants thrive on extreme neglect and minimal water, making them an incredible conversation piece for bright windowsills or office desks.

  • Botanical Name: Lithops spp.

  • Common Name: Living Stones, Pebble Plants, Mimicry Plants, Flowering Stones

  • Size: Miniature starter size established in a premium plastic nursery container

  • Foliage: Pair of thick, fleshy, brain-textured stone-like leaves divided by a central cleft

  • Light Requirements: Requires high-intensity lighting; thrives in bright direct sunlight to bright indirect light

  • Watering: Extremely low water needs; water only during active growth stages and keep completely dry in winter

  • Humidity: Demands dry air environments; strictly avoid high humidity, terrariums, or misting

  • Soil Type: Requires a sharply draining, gritty mineral substrate or specialized cactus and succulent mix

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–11 (Superb year-round indoor houseplant; can grow outdoors only in frost-free, arid climates)

  • Pet Friendly: Non-toxic and completely safe for homes with curious cats and dogs

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