Living Stones (生石花)
SKU: Aizoaceae
Small, succulent plant composed of two leaves fused together.
Smooth, fleshy leaves are subcylindrical with the upper surface hemispherical and slightly rounded. The upper surface is light pink to purplish brown overlaid with a light brown, intricate, net-like pattern. The 2 leaves are fused together, but slightly separated at the top by a depression 2-3 mm deep.
Bright yellow flowers are daisy-like. One flower is produced at a time.
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Lithops schwantesii subsp. gebseri
COMMON NAME
Living Stones, 生石花
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) Plant Growth Form Shrub (Herbaceous) Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic Plant Shape Rounded Maximum Height 4 cm Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width 5 cm PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION
Light Preference Full Sun, Semi-Shade Water Preference Little Water Planting Remarks In Singapore, this subspecies requires air conditioning to survive. Maintenance Requirements Low Propagation Method Seed USES
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