Lithops hookeri var. hookeri C085
ā¬10,60
š Known asĀ Living Stones. Succulent with two fleshy, stone-like leaves. Lithops hookeri is a relatively large species within the genus. It has a flat, truncated profile; occasionally convex and sometimes concave. Viewed from above, it has an elliptical, kidney shape. Rough to the touch and with a shallow central fissure. No windows but with an irregular network of fine channels and grooves. Colors are mainly brown and ochre.
š Native to the Northern Cape province in South Africa. The reference locality is Prieska in the Northern Cape province. In this region, rain primarily falls in autumn/winter. It belongs to the Aizoaceae family. It is considered an endangered species in its habitat.
š”ļøUSDA ZONE 8b - 10a. Can tolerate light frosts. The minimum recommended temperature is -2ĀŗC. In winter, the substrate should remain dry.
āļøFor healthy, stress-free growth, it needsĀ partial shade or a PAR radiation intensity of 20 to 25 moles of photons daily.Ā
Ā šø Large central yellow flowers. Blooms between September and November.
š§Watering begins in spring as soon as the plant undergoes its annual shedding and the old leaves are reabsorbed. When high summer temperatures arrive between July and August, they enter ecodormancy, and watering should be stopped. Watering restarts in September and continues until the end of the flowering period. In November, watering is completely stopped to facilitate winter dormancy. Always let the substrate dry between waterings.Ā
šIts development improves with nutrition high in assimilable Calcium and potassium, such as withĀ Desert CHOICEĀ® Aizoaceas ( NPK (Ca-Mg) 6ā5ā15 (3ā3))
šĀ This is an inimitable xerophytic plant cultivated in Madrid in a technological square pot and with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi.Ā
Xerophytic in a special gourmet black pot for Lithops, 8x8x11 cm.
* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the specimen sent may vary slightly from the product image. The plant's measurements are specified in the photo description, but this may also vary slightly, because it is a living being! Each Desert CITY plant has unique characteristics.
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