Living Stones, or Lithops aucampiae, are the quintessential mimicry plants. Each plant consists of two fused, succulent leaves forming a cone-shaped body with a translucent window on top, perfectly resembling the pebbles and stones of their South African habitat. They grow nearly buried, with only the window exposed for photosynthesis. In autumn, a single, daisy-like yellow or white flower emerges from the fissure. A fascinating window into evolutionary adaptation.
| Family: | Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Lithops (LY-thops) |
| Species: | aucampiae (ow-KAMP-ee-ay) |
| Synonym: | Lithops aucampiae subsp. aucampiae |
| Synonym: | Lithops aucampiae var. aucampiae |
Bright light (essential for color and compact growth). Extremely porous, mineral soil (pumice, sand). Water ONLY during specific growth cycles: water in spring and autumn, keep bone dry in summer (dormancy) and winter. Hardy to 25°F (-4°C) if dry. Repot rarely. Propagate from seeds.
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