Three common mistakes are made when cultivating Lithops

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Obsessed with size

Trying to imitate the environment of origin

No need to water

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Lithops is a relatively popular plant recently, but many novices will directly fall into misunderstandings when they get started. Today I will help you understand these misunderstandings.

Obsessed with size

Obsessive about size

This kind of plant grows in less fertile soil, so it is normal for it to be relatively small, but there are always enthusiasts Still obsessed with its size, this is unnecessary. In fact, when evaluating a pot of Lithops, the key is not the size, but its pattern and other more advanced factors. In addition, color is also an important factor, as well as its plant type, which is also within the main observation range. Moreover, Lithops, which can be enlarged by using fertilizer and water, will lose its ornamental value after one molt. Isn’t it worth the loss?

Desperately imitating the environment of origin

< p>It is true that Lithops was found in the desert, but it does not mean that all environments in the desert are beneficial to it. The original environment was very harsh, and it couldn't be easily imitated. Thinking about it from another angle, is Lithops really better at surviving in the desert than it is at home? And wouldn’t plants in a barren environment suffer from malnutrition? The answer is naturally already in your mind. Therefore, you must judge what is most suitable for it before making a decision. This is a wise decision. Then again, isn’t it planted just for appreciation? Are you willing to look at my shriveled little butt?

No need to water

Based on the misunderstandings above, you may have fallen into a new misunderstanding, which is that you think this plant can be grown without watering. Even in places with little rain, there will still be fog and rain. You want it to be exposed to the sun without watering it, which is obviously not feasible. However, watering should be done occasionally, and overwatering is never an option.

Trying to imitate the environment of origin

No need to water

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