Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Lithops N.E. Br. [939]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Living stones, Stone plant

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Aizoaceae

family_ja: ハマミズナ

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of about 40 species of dwarf, almost stemless, succulent perennials occurring among rocks and pebbles in semi-desert regions of Namibia and South Africa. They have thick, soft rootstocks that produce usually inversely cone-shaped "bodies", each composed of a pair of very fleshy leaves, 2-3cm (3/4-1 1/4in) across, with a fissure usually running along much of their lengths. On the upper surface of each leaf is a window-like, translucent panel of dots, lines, or patches. Solitary, occasionally 2 or 3, daisy-like flowers, usually 2-3cm (3/4-1 1/4in) across, sometimes larger, emerge from each fissure, mainly from midsummer to mid-autumn. They are followed by small, ovoid, fleshy capsules, containing tiny seeds. In areas where temperatures drop below 12°C (54°F), grow in a warm greenhouse or as houseplants; in warmer climates, grow in a desert garden.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring or early summer, or remove offsets in early summer.

pests_en: Susceptible to aphids when flowering.

description_ja:

comment: S Africa

comment_ja: リトープス

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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