Repotting Lithops: Specialized Soil Is Essential

Lithops Are Not Like Other Succulents

These "living stones" demand extremely specific conditions. The expert admits poor personal success and refers to a specialist resource.

Critical Soil Requirements

• Almost zero organic matter.
• High mineral content: pumice, crushed quartz, coarse sand, lava rock.
• Typical mix: 1 part loam, 2 parts pumice, 1 part coarse sand.
• pH slightly acidic to neutral.

Repotting Rules

1. Only repot during active growth (spring/fall), never during dormancy (summer/winter).
2. Handle minimally – roots are fragile.
3. Do not water after repotting for 2+ weeks.
4. Pot depth > width; long taproots need space.

Definitive Resource

Study Lithops Cultivation Guide for soil recipes, watering cycles, and species-specific needs.

Lithops reward precision; they punish assumptions.