Aucamp's living stone
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L. aucampiae is a succulent perennial forming a clump of thick, paired reddish-ochre coloured leaves with darker markings on the tips, and yellow, daisy-like flowers in late summer and autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Aucamp's living stone (Lithops aucampiae)
- Genus
- Lithops
- Family
- Aizoaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Houseplants
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 12 – 24 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Aucamp's living stone
Distribution map
Temp Southern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Aucamp's living stone
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Aucamp's living stone care guide
- Water only when substrate fully dry, nearly no water through cold winter
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 12 – 24 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water only when substrate fully dry, nearly no water through cold winter
Fertilizing
FertilizingExtremely diluted low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 19 - 21°C in early spring or by offsets
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a standard cactus compost with added leaf mould, in bright, filtered light, with good ventilation. When in growth water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Susceptible to aphids and mealybugs
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