Identifying Lithops and Tiger Aloe: Care, Propagation, and ID Resources

"Chubby Bunny Ears" = Lithops (Living Stones)

• Two fused leaves with fissure (V-shape).
• No spines; windowed leaf tops for photosynthesis.
• Extreme water sensitivity: water ONLY during active growth (fall/spring), zero in summer/winter dormancy.
• Propagation: seed only (leaf cuttings rarely work).

Tiger Aloe (Aloe variegata or Gonialoe variegata)

• Pup removal: wait until pup has own roots (3–4 inches tall).
• Twist/pull gently; callus 1 week; plant in gritty mix.
• Water sparingly until established.

ID Resources

• Desert-Tropicals database (linked).
• Succulent Plant Page (succulent-plant.com).
• Facebook groups: "Succulent Identification", "Lithops Lovers".
• Email photos to expert (address provided).