Bromfield's living stone
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L. bromfieldii is a clump-forming succulent perennial with paired, very fleshy buff leaves with irregular brown markings on the tips, and yellow flowers 3-4cm across in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Bromfield's living stone (Lithops bromfieldii)
- 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 Bromfield's living stone
Distribution map
Southern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Bromfield's living stone
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Bromfield's 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 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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