Leslie's living stone
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L. lesliei is a perennial succulent forming a clump of paired, fleshy pale brown leaves, the ends mottled with deep olive green, with yellow or white flowers in late summer and autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Leslie's living stone (Lithops lesliei)
- Genus
- Lithops
- Family
- Aizoaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Houseplants
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 12 – 24 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Leslie's living stone
Distribution map
Southern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Leslie's living stone
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Leslie's living stone care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 12 – 24 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or offsets in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth; not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Mealybugs can be a problem
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