Lithops salicola f. maculata C086
ā¬15,90
š Known as Living Stones. Succulent with two fleshy "stone-like" leaves. Lithops salicola is a relatively large species within the genus. It has a truncated, boat-like profile with a flat or slightly convex apex, and when viewed from above, it has a reniform elliptical shape. Smooth to the touch with a shallow central fissure. Completely open and translucent greenish windows. Colors with grayish tones on the main body within the species.
š Distributed throughout the area from the Northern Cape province to the Free State in South Africa. Its reference locality is Luckhoff. It lives at altitudes of 1,000 to 1,350 meters. It is a region with regular rainfall between the autumn-winter months. It belongs to the family Aizoaceae.
š”ļøUSDA ZONE 8a - 10a. Can tolerate frost. The recommended minimum temperature is -7ĀŗC. In winter, when grown in pots, they should remain with dry substrate.
āļøFor healthy, stress-free growth, it needsĀ partial shadeĀ or a PAR radiation intensity of 20 to 25 photon moles daily.
Ā šø Large central white 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 estivation, 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.
š Nutrition: Its growth can be favored with very moderate and low-nitrogen fertilization, especially providing potassium and assimilable calcium, such as our Desert CHOICEĀ® Aizoaceae (NPK (Ca-Mg) 6ā5ā15 (3ā3)).Ā
šĀ This is an inimitable xerophyte cultivated in Madrid in a technological square pot and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi.Ā
Xerophyte in a black gourmet pot, special for Lithops, 8x8x11 cm.
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