€15,90

Lithops naureeniae D.T.Cole 

🔍 Morphology
    Known as living stone, it is a geophytic succulent from the Aizoaceae family that develops bodies formed by two fleshy leaves fused at the base. It usually forms groups of 2–5 heads, although it can produce larger clumps. It has a divergent, flat, or slightly convex upper profile, and a characteristic epidermis in shades of pink, reddish, and pale brown, decorated with dark islands and star-shaped patterns that create a marbled effect. The surface lacks obvious transparent windows and shows an irregular pattern of dots and lines. It resembles Lithops helmutii, but is usually distinguished by its more pronounced markings and pink coloration.

📍 Distribution and habitat
It is endemic to the Northern Cape province of South Africa, where it grows in reddish and brown rocky soils derived from gneiss, within the succulent vegetation of Platbakkies. It belongs to the Aizoaceae family. It is listed as Vulnerable (VU) due to its very restricted distribution and the potential threat of collection for the specialty trade.

🌡️ Temperature
USDA zone 10a–11b. It tolerates minimum temperatures close to −1 ºC for short periods, provided the substrate is completely dry. It should be protected from frost and especially the combination of cold and moisture. The USDA zone and minimum temperature are guidelines, as there is no specific experimental assessment of its cold resistance.

☀️ Lighting
It needs intense light, with a target PAR DLI of 20–25 mol/m²/day during growth. Soft sunlight or bright partial shade during the hours of maximum radiation is recommended, avoiding sudden changes in exposure and overheating of the pot.

🌸 Flowering
Solitary flowers of bright yellow color, with a whitish center, which emerge from the central fissure between the leaves and open in sunlight. It flowers in autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, so in Madrid it usually flowers between September and November.

💧 Growth cycle and watering
Summer and winter dormancy. After the annual shedding, watering is resumed once the old leaves have been reabsorbed and the new pair is well developed, normally in spring. During the intense heat of July and August, it enters eco-dormancy and should be kept practically dry. Watering is resumed at the end of summer to support autumn growth and flowering. After flowering, watering is gradually reduced; during the winter shedding, it should not be watered while the new leaves consume the reserves of the old ones. Allow the substrate to dry out completely between waterings.

🚀 Nutrition
Its development is improved with moderate nutrition, rich in assimilable calcium and potassium, such as Desert CHOICE® Aizoaceae NPK (Ca-Mg) 6-5-15 (3-3), avoiding excessive nitrogen.

📏 This is a unique xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi.

Special gourmet pot for Lithops, black, 8 × 8 × 11 cm.

As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the sent specimen may vary slightly from the product image. The description on the photograph specifies the measurements of the plant, which may also vary slightly because it is a living being! Each of the plants at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.

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