Rotting lithops?

[Buggs]

Hi! i recently bought some lithops, some of which were rotting when i bought them- i re potted healthy ones into dry, well draining gritty soil and some of the 'healthy' lithops, not all of them, started going soft, then mushy and shrivelled at the bottom- which i presume is just rot, but i'm not sure why. if anyone could identify the cause? maybe they were already rotting before i repotted them? the roots broke off on some on some of them when i repotted and wonder if that made a difference? i removed one from the pot, and pulled the rotten top off and it revealed a small, but healthy lithop underneath? can this be saved? sorry for making all you plant experts cringe, i'd appreciate any help at all .

[esp_imaging]

If you are in the northern hemisphere, Lithops should be kept dry over winter. During this time, the old leaves will shrivel up and dry out, and a new pair of leaves will form inside them. They can then be watered (never too heavily) over late spring and summer into autumn.
Check out specific cultivation advice for them, such as:
https://www.smale-conophytum.co.uk/grow_lithops.htm

[Shane]

Lithops.info is another very good resource. Would have killed mine without it

[Edwindwianto]

Lithops.info is another very good resource. Would have killed mine without it

Lithops.info

Download this book, it is very good.
There are many phitos for identification and there is some growing tips inside
Click the pict to download
It is from pdfdrive.com

[samhain]

I’ve had good luck with mine. Just finished up the second shed, purchased them at a big box store. The only thing I read is not to water when shedding. Have them in mostly pumice mix. they are not thirsty, I keep them raised, as runoff from other plants hitting the bottom of the pot is enough to make them look ready to burst.

[Shane]

Lithops.info

I couldn't figure out why putting in the link didn't work. Turns out you need http://www. before the name (just like web browsers in the old days...). Thanks for posting the link Edwin

[Edwindwianto]

Thanks for posting the link Edwin

No problem Shane

[Buggs]

Thank you that's really useful

Lithops.info is another very good resource. Would have killed mine without it

[Buggs]

thanks for the help

If you are in the northern hemisphere, Lithops should be kept dry over winter. During this time, the old leaves will shrivel up and dry out, and a new pair of leaves will form inside them. They can then be watered (never too heavily) over late spring and summer into autumn.
Check out specific cultivation advice for them, such as:
https://www.smale-conophytum.co.uk/grow_lithops.htm