Lithops hookeri var. marginata C154
ā¬15,90
š Known asĀ Living Stones. Succulent with two fleshy leaves resembling "stones". Ā Lithops hookeri is a relatively very large species within the genus. It has a flat, truncate profile; occasionally convex and sometimes concave. When viewed from above, it has an elliptical kidney shape. Rough to the touch and with a shallow central fissure. Without windows but with an irregular network of fine channels and grooves. Primarily brown and ochre colors.
š Native to the Northern Cape province in South Africa. The reference locality is Prieska in the Northern Cape province. In this region, rain mainly 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, they should remain with dry substrate.
āļøFor healthy and 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,Ā yellow flowers. Blooms between September and November.
š§Watering begins in spring as soon as the plant undergoes its annual molt and the old leaves are reabsorbed. When high summer temperatures arrive between July and August, they enter eco-dormancy 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 allow the substrate to 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 cultivated in Madrid in a technological square pot and with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi.Ā
Xerophytic in a special gourmet black Lithops pot, 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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