Pot Size: 2.5"
Accepted Scientific Name: Lithops schwantesii C107
Origin and Habitat:
This species is native to southern Namibia and the Northern Cape of South Africa, thriving on stony flats and gravel plains where quartzite pebbles dominate. The C107 collection number denotes a locality with strong brown to reddish body tones, adapted to blending with ironstone gravels. Rainfall is low and sporadic, supporting their cryptic, drought-adapted form.
Description:
Paired leaves form compact bodies 1–1.5 inches across and 1 inch tall. Leaf tops are flat to slightly convex, colored brownish-red to grey with intricate darker markings. Autumn flowers are bright yellow, daisy-like, and often larger than the body.
Cultivation:
Zone: 10–11.
Temperature: 18–27°C optimal, tolerates down to 5°C if dry.
Growth Rate: Slow.
Soil: Pumice-rich, fast-draining.
Watering: Light during growth, dry in dormancy and leaf replacement.
Fertilizing: Diluted feed every 2–3 weeks in growth phase.
Light: Full sun to very bright light.
Pests and Diseases: Mealybugs, fungal rot if overwatered.
Propagation:
By seed; division rare but possible.
