Lithops schwantesii var. schwantesii C077
€15,90
🔍 Known as Living Stones. Succulent with two fleshy leaves that resemble "stones." Lithops schwantesii is a relatively large species within the genus. It has a flat truncated profile; occasionally convex and sometimes concave. When viewed from above, it has an elliptical kidney shape. Rough to the touch with a superficial central fissure. No windows, but with an irregular network of fine channels and grooves. Primarily brown and ocher colors.
📍 Native to the Northern Cape province in South Africa. The reference location 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.
🌡️USDA ZONE 8b - 10a. Can tolerate light frosts. The minimum recommended temperature is -2ºC. In winter, the substrate should remain dry.
☀️For healthy, stress-free growth, it needs partial shade or a PAR radiation intensity between 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 temperatures arrive in mid-summer, 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.
🚀Its development improves with nutrition high in assimilable Calcium and potassium, such as Desert CHOICE® Aizoaceas (
NPK (Ca-Mg) 6–5–15 (3–3))
📏 This is an inimitable xerophyte cultivated in Madrid in a technological square pot and with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi
Xerophyte in a special black gourmet 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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