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Lithops julii 'Hotlips'

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A succulent perennial forming a clump of pairs of thick, rounded, pale grey-brown leaves with near flat tops, with variable reddish brown markings along the fissure. White, daisy-like flowers are usually produced in late summer and autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Lithops julii 'Hotlips' (Lithops julii 'Hotlips')
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
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Distribution of Lithops julii 'Hotlips'

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Culture

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Quick identification of Lithops julii 'Hotlips'

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Lithops julii 'Hotlips' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in spring in a well-drained, ideally sterilised potting mix, at 18-22°C and kept moist. Plants can take up to three years to flower from seed. Some plants may produce offsets which can be removed for propagation

Growing

Grow in equal parts coarse sand and sifted topsoil, in a bright position with shelter from hot midday sun. May be grown outdoors in areas where temperatures do not drop below 5°C. From early summer to late autumn, water well, allowing the soil to dry out in between; apply a half-strength liquid feed monthly. Keep dry over winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

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