Hooker living stone

How to Grow and Care for Hooker living stone

Hooker living stone · Lithops hookeri

Grow in cactus compost with added leaf mould in full light. From early summer to late autumn, water freely and apply a half-strength liquid feed monthly. Keep dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Hooker living stone

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Care difficulty4 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in cactus compost with added leaf mould in full light. From early summer to late autumn, water freely and apply a half-strength liquid feed monthly. Keep dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

How to Water Hooker living stone?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Hooker living stone?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Hooker living stone?

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What Soil Is Best for Hooker living stone?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Hooker living stone?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Hooker living stone?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Hooker living stone?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Hooker living stone?

Propagate by sowing seed at 19-24°C in spring or early summer; remove offsets in summer

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How to Transplant Hooker living stone?

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How to Care for Hooker living stone in Winter?

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How to Plant Hooker living stone?

Grow in cactus compost with added leaf mould in full light. From early summer to late autumn, water freely and apply a half-strength liquid feed monthly. Keep dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

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How to Repot Hooker living stone?

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How to Harvest Hooker living stone?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs

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The Toxicity of Hooker living stone

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Attributes of Hooker living stone

Plant typeCactus Succulent
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginSouth Africa (Eastern Cape, Northern Cape)

Scientific Classification

Species
Lithops hookeri
Genus
Lithops
Family
Aizoaceae
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