Do I water after transplanting?
Lithops - Living Stones [limited]
Fairy Garden Succulents
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Mar 13, 2023 - 11:20 AM
Nope! Succulents need to be left dry for several days after transplanting so that any micro tears in the roots can dry and callus. This prevents root rot. Lithops need extra infrequent water. Only water if the Lithops is not splitting (i.e. it's just one leaf pair), the soil is completely dry, and the leaf pair has a bit of give to it (sometimes even thirsty wrinkles).
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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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