How deep should the pot be for lithops? The description says 'deep' - is deep 6 inches, 12 inches?
Lithops - Living Stones [limited]
Fairy Garden Succulents
Since these are hard to grow, I don't want to repot often, so would like to get the right size pot from the beginning. Thank you!
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Open Jul 16, 2021 - 11:14 AM
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Jul 16, 2021 - 11:14 AM
I believe the 6 inch pot will do well!
Lithops can develop tap roots (like a carrot) that are around 6 inches long so as long as your pot is near there, you'll be fine.
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Lithops - Living Stones [limited]
Lithops or "Living Stones": Rare mesembs from South Africa that are accustomed to full sun, rocky soil, and droughts that last several months. Only the very tops of the leaves are visible aboveground and even these are well-camouflaged in a variety of colors and patterns to blend in with t...
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