Lithops olivacea

Living Stone

Lithops olivacea shows its yellow flowers in late summer and can reach 3 centimeters in height.

Description

1. Popular name(s): Living Stone, Olive-green Living Stone
2. Botanical name: Lithops olivacea
3. Family: Aizoaceae
4. Origin: South Africa (Northern Cape)
5. Height: Up to 3 centimeters
6. USDA zone: 12 (50 F/10 °C)

Plant care

1. Lighting: Full to part sun, tolerates hot summer sun
2. Soil: Crushed lava gravel, pumice gravel
3. Watering: Allow to dry between the waterings, avoid waterlogging, water sparingly in winter
4. Feeding: Liquid fertilizer in spring
5. Wintering: Temperate to cold at -15 °F to 59 °F (5 °C to 15 °C)