Hooker living stone
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A dwarf, clump-forming succulent with pairs of beige, brown or grey-white leaves, forming inversely cone-shaped bodies with almost flat upper surfaces. The top of each leaf has a grooved, translucent panel marked with brown-red lines. Small yellow flowers are produced in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Hooker living stone (Lithops hookeri)
- Genus
- Lithops
- Family
- Aizoaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- 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 Hooker living stone
Distribution map
South Africa (Eastern Cape, Northern Cape)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Hooker living stone
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Hooker 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 sowing seed at 19-24°C in spring or early summer; remove offsets in summer
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs
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