olive-green living stone
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L. olivacea is a succulent perennial making a clump of pale beige, fleshy leaves mottled with dark olive-green on the tips, with white-centred yellow flowers 3-4cm across in late summer and early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- olive-green living stone (Lithops olivacea)
- Genus
- Lithops
- Family
- Aizoaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of olive-green living stone
Distribution map
Southern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of olive-green living stone
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olive-green living stone care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- 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 at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring or early summer, or remove offsets in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in cactus compost with added leaf mould in full light. Water freely during the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep dry at other times
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Usually disease free
Pests
Aphids and mealybugs may occur
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