Lithops in the tropics

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Malakutty
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Lithops in the tropics

Post by Malakutty »

I just bought a few lithops and I'm wondering if there are any tips on growing it in the tropics.
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davidalexander
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Re: Lithops in the tropics

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i keep mine in a well drained medium, and keep it as a cactus lol. so warm, uv-shaded, water weekly/every 2 weeks. and they survived the first year here :)

im in indonesia btw
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samhain
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Re: Lithops in the tropics

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Keep them dry. I’m in a very dry climate, don’t know the last time I’ve watered mine, over a month. Still looks like they’re ready to pop.
15F-110F. 14” annual rainfall. 8b. 3000’
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greenknight
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Location: SW Washington State zone 8b

Re: Lithops in the tropics

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You should check out this thread:

http://www.cactiguide.com/forum/viewtop ... 12&t=38276
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