Karas Mountains living stone
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L. karasmontana is a clump-forming succulent perennial to 4cm in height, with pairs of pale beige leaves, patterned with brown at the tips, and white flowers 3-4cm across in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Karas Mountains living stone (Lithops karasmontana)
- 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
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Karas Mountains living stone
Distribution map
S. W. Africa- Namibia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Karas Mountains living stone
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Karas Mountains living stone care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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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