Lithops leslie 'Stonethrow' C036A
€37,10
🔍 Known as Living Stones. Succulent with two fleshy, stone-like leaves. Lithops leslie is a relatively large species within the genus. It has a flat truncated profile; occasionally convex and sometimes concave. Viewed from above, it is reniform elliptical. Rough to the touch with a superficial central fissure. No windows but with an irregular network of fine channels and grooves. Colors are mainly brown and ochre.
📍 Originates from 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 family Aizoaceae. It is considered an endangered species in its habitat.
🌡️USDA ZONE 8b - 10a. Can tolerate light frosts. The recommended minimum temperature is -2ºC. In winter, the substrate should remain dry.
☀️For healthy, stress-free growth, it needs partial shade or a PAR radiation intensity of 20 to 25 moles of photons daily.
🌸 Large central yellow flowers. Blooms between September and November.
💧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 ecodormancy and watering should be stopped. Watering resumes 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.
🚀Its development improves with nutrition high in assimilable Calcium and potassium, such as with Desert CHOICE® Aizoaceas (
NPK (Ca-Mg) 6–5–15 (3–3))
📏 This is an inimitable xerophytic plant cultivated in Madrid in a technological square pot and with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi.
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 photo description specifies the plant's measurements, but these may also vary slightly, as it is a living being! Each Desert CITY plant has unique characteristics.
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