Lithops pseudotruncatellavar.elisabethae(Dinter ) de Boer & Boom
surviving Stones
Lithops elisabethae , Lithops elisabethiae , Lithops pseudotruncatellavar.elisabethiae
Flower. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Lithops
The varietal epithet " elisabethae(Eh - liss - ah - bett - HAY - ee ) " reward Elisabeth Schneider , the first collector of this variety .
Lithops pseudotruncatellavar.elisabethaeis native toNamibia . It is restricted to an quarantined country about 93 nautical mile ( 150 km ) north of any other variation ofLithops pseudotruncatella .
Top view of the plant. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Lithops pseudotruncatellavar.elisabethaeis a midget succulent with a body that dwell of two thick , fleshy leaves fused in the shape of an inverted cone shape . The body is blueish - pink and can develop up to 1.6 inches ( 4 curium ) improbable , usuallysolitaryor in a group of two . The upper surface is ruby - pink to reddish - brown with a beautiful pattern of red short letter and berth . It is unconditional to slightly convex , measuring up to 2 inches ( 5 atomic number 96 ) long and 1.4 inch ( 3.5 cm ) wide .
The sensationalistic flowers appear from thefissurebetween the leaves in evenfall . They can reach up to 2 inches ( 5 cm ) in diameter . The fruit are usually 6 - chambered capsules that hold tiny brown seeds .
Light Within : A sunny windowsill where the plant life receive 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight during the early part of the Clarence Shepard Day Jr. and fond shade during the good afternoon is the perfect spot to develop yourL. pseudotruncatellavar.elisabethae . You may put the gage on the balcony or in the garden from spring to fall .
Seedlings. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Soil : L. pseudotruncatellavar.elisabethaethrives best in a originate medium that will run out chop-chop . Use a commercial-grade grease mix for succulents , ormake your own .
Temperature : High temperature are not a problem for this flora as long as there is plenty of fresh air , but it is not a moth-eaten - hardy succulent . L. pseudotruncatellavar.elisabethaecan withstand temperature as low as 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : Like allLithops , this succulent has a specific annual cycle of growing , and it is important to water system only during certain stage , but it is also important to keep the soil dry at other stage of its growth . How often you need towateryourL. pseudotruncatellavar.elisabethaedepends on how quick the potting mix dries out . It is essential to have the soil dry out between waterings . block water during the winter to allow the sure-enough leaf pair to dry out out and the raw distich to develop .
Bud. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
fertilize : L. pseudotruncatellavar.elisabethaedoes not need to be fertilized . It will thrive without anyfeeding . If you flow , use a high potassium and low-toned nitrogen levels fertilizer .
Repotting : This humble succulent will stay on in the same pot for several decades . The common reason for repotting is dividing the flora or allowing space for clump to arise . Repot only when its growing season starts .
Propagation : L. pseudotruncatellavar.elisabethaeismost often produce from seeds . However , if you have a multi - headed plant , it can also be propagated by division . Sow the seeded player during the summertime .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Lithops .
L. pseudotruncatellavar.elisabethaeis non - toxic and safe to have around children and pets .
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