How to Care for Lithops salicola

Korean name: 리톱스

A unique succulent known as 'living stones'. It disguises itself with a pebble-like appearance and grows through shedding.

Key facts

• Category: Succulent
• Difficulty: Demanding
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: South Africa
• Growth rate: Slow
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: living stone, unique shape, shedding, rare

Care Guide

• Light: Strong direct sunlight (more than 5 hours a day)
• Watering: Do not water during shedding (winter to spring). Water sparingly only in summer and fall.
• Soil: Cactus soil with high sand content
• Humidity: Extremely dry environment required
• Temperature: 10~30°C
• Fertilizer: Fertilizer is almost unnecessary

Common questions

How often should you water Lithops salicola?

Do not water during shedding (winter to spring). Water sparingly only in summer and fall. Roughly every 30 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Lithops salicola?

It likes Strong direct sunlight (more than 5 hours a day). You can grow it indoors. Use Cactus soil with high sand content.

Is Lithops salicola safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Lithops salicola good for beginners?

Difficulty: Demanding. Keep it around 10~30°C. Humidity: Extremely dry environment required. Fertilise Fertilizer is almost unnecessary.