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Let's get to know Lithops and his strange charm.

Among people think that lithops, also known as Living Stones, are among of the most interesting plants you may have in your house. These plants have altered to look like little rocks or pebbles so they can survive in the harsh climate of southern Africa. These home plants are so easy to care for that people all across Australia are now in love with them.

PlantArk makes it simple for plant lovers to buy living stones from trustworthy dealers or sell living stones to other plant lovers in Australia. How can you make sure that these cute, concealed animals are happy while they are inside? Let's take it one step at a time.

1. Choose the Right Place: It should be bright, but not too bright.

Lithops like to be close to light. They need about four to five hours of direct sunlight every day to keep healthy. Put them near a window that faces north or east if you want to grow them inside. That way, they may get the morning light without being in the hot midday sun. They will burn if they are in direct sunlight for too long, but if they don't get enough light, they will become misshapen.

To keep the light exposure even and preventing the pot from tipping over, turn it on and off every so often.

2. You don't need as much water

The quickest way to kill Lithops is to give them too much water. These plants can live in arid environments, but they also need certain amounts of water at certain periods of the year.

• In the spring and fall, when the ground is absolutely dry, give it a little water.

• Summer (dormancy): Avoid watering altogether.

• Winter (leaf shedding): Hold off until the old leaves are fully replaced.

Only use containers with drainage holes and cactus or shrub mix that drains effectively to keep your plants from getting root rot.

3. Suggestions for soil and planters

Lithops enjoy soil that is rocky and drains well. Mixing perlite or pumice with cactus plant soil will give you the greatest results. You should make sure that most of the plant is below the earth when you pot it, just how it would be in the wild.

Lithops have a small, deep taproot, thus it's better to use pots that aren't too deep. When it comes to allowing water evaporate and air flow, terracotta pots are the best choice.

4. You don't have to apply fertilizer.

Lithops simply require water and light to live.Adding fertiliser can actually harm them. If you really want to feed them, do so sparingly – only once a year during their growing season, with a very diluted cactus fertiliser.

5. Waiting pays off

It takes a long time for lithops to mature, but the blooming stage of their life cycle is worth the wait. In late summer or fall, when the weather is suitable, they blossom with blooms that look like daisies. After the blossoms are gone, the older leaves will slowly get smaller as new ones grow from the inside out.

In the end, bring back the hidden treasures of nature inside.

Literhops are unique plants that don't need a lot of space or maintenance. This makes them a fantastic choice for homes and apartments in Australia. They are wonderful for both new and expert plant enthusiasts because they are so pretty and don't need much care.

Are you ready to go on your adventure with Lithops? PlantArk is the best location to purchase or sell living stones if you live in Australia. You should use this online plant farm for all of your gardening needs.  Find people who love plants as much as you do, look into rare and strange succulents, and bring the best-kept secrets of the desert into your own home.