Oops forgot some:

Not lithop, but here you go too:

You've got some nice Lithops! Where do you get your Lithops? These strange little plants have a special spot in my heart. They're so unique . They really don't do much all year, but then all of a sudden you see new leaves or a flower. I agree can be totally exciting! Below are Lithops on my want list:).

1. Lithop Lesliei (puke green )

2. Lithop Rubra

3. A white Lithop Pseudotruncatella (i'm pretty sure I will never find this one)

ps- Google Lithops glow;)

That is truly exciting. You have beautiful plants! I have three pots of three Lithops, but not even a wrinkle in sight. Bone dry since October. They are teaching me patience.

Those glowing lithops are so cool! When I hold an LED penlight over one, the base glows green. And I now noticed that two are just beginning to split. Hurrah!

Nice lithops. All the new growth looks nice and fresh, especially the last one (what is it?)

Yay for shedding!! One of mine is refusing to shed as well, one must be patient, as all things mesemb :) .

Gdinieontario, I thought the same thing when I saw the glowing lithops so very cool. It would be kinda neat to do if you had a bunch of lithops you didn't care about, and some little LEDs. I think the person just shoved the little light inside one of the leaves. It would kill the plant most likely, but look pretty awesome for a bit;).

• Yes, what they said, super cool! I too love these weird little guys, and I confess to ogling your Echeverias in the background!

I took some photos last year with Lithops such that the light came from the inside. No, it did not involve surgery or damaging my plants in any way!

omg, kara since you're bay area, you're in luck!! Dry Garden, Berkeley. I LOVE this nursery!!! You really have to go. They sell mesembs in a greenhouse towards the back. Check out some pictures on yelp. You'll see.... :D Although, recently, They haven't been as stocked as they normally are in warmer months. You should still go though. Every time they restock they've got something new.

Also, glowing lithops are so cool! mayo, the pic is stunning. How did you achieve the glow?

I knew I was still forgetting some:

Gdinieontario that's awesome! glad you discovered your lithop was actually doing something. Prepare for exciting times!!

Mintylemonade maybe you also need to shine some light on it... you might find a new lithop growing inside. ;)

lisa thank you for the echeveria compliment. :)

palmsandsnow The light green one right? it's an Argyroderma. A. delaetii I believe.

Christina - To take the photo, I used a handheld flash with a DIY fabric hood on the front and a black straw as a tiny snoot. Also had several other flashes to light up the area very subtly around the plants (otherwise it would be black).

My camera was on tripod and I took multiple exposures to light up the Lithops body from 'inside' on all different angles. After that, I did a composite of all the exposures.

It's... a lot of work. You will get much more instant satisfaction if you simply shine a LED flashlight into the plant instead. Ha.

Thanks for sharing, I saw some lithops a couple days ago and was contemplating on whether or not to buy one. I did not know these guys shed. I would have freaked out if I saw that happening to a plant. I guess I better do some research on these plants before I get one.

Kara, and all..there's a woman in NY who sells nice lithops on the Succulent Marketplace Facebook group. I don't know whats normal, but the price seems good, it's usually like $2 or 3 per plant, not sure if they are named but she seems to have a wide variety of colors.

Home Depot and Lowes get them in fairly regularly, but you have to be lucky and be there within a few days after delivery, otherwise they get overwatered and turn to mush.

Christina, thanks for the info. The cite you gave has the one I want. I want one of those creamy white Lithops (C329 or C244). I've been to Dry Garden in Berk it's a great place. I need to go down there again. I go to Cactus Jungle more just because it's right off the freeway. I'm getting spring fever like you wouldn't believe especially today. It was like 70 without a cloud in the sky. Now that's the weather I'm use too:). Can't wait for the C&S shows!

Sue, that's where I usually get my Lithops:). You do have to get them fast or they become jelly in no time. I've tried to tell the people that work at BBS they don't need to water the succulents 3 times a day, but nobody listens. They look at me like I'm crazy. Hey maybe their right:).

Eww, stupid me I thought they were jabbing lights into these poor plants!

Lisa, thanks I will have to check that lady out. I love me some crazy colored Lithops!

Kara - They might have! I chose a non-destructive way, ha.

Nice Lithops Eww! I love those puke colored Lithops;). They're so bright and vibrant. They would be cool to see all lit up.

Well mayo, i have got to commend you on the creativity it took to get those shots. I'd say effort well worth for stunning pics. (:

Loved that you shared pics as well. I was hoping I'd see some! If anyone else would like to post pictures, please do. Would love to see.

Kara, those are indeed beautiful... Now i want one!! Yes, check out Dry Garden. I've always found uncommon lithops there... Like the optica and the purple one which i believe is l.salicola. I've only been to cactus jungle once but there werent any plants that stood out to me

Godzilla, it would definitely be good to do some research. Lithops can be picky with their care. You should get one though.... ;)

I would they look more chartreuse the rest of the year. With my camera, I do have a special colour calibration system for accurate colours but not for my phone. =)

Rubra is on my wishlist - maybe one day.

Christina, I was just watching Debra Lee Baldwin on YouTube. She was at a nursery in NorCal called Succulent Gardens. This place is in Castroville Ca which is Monterey County. It's a little drive, under 2 hrs for me, but it looks like a big place. I just thought I'd let you know. I mean if it's good enough for Debra Lee Baldwin it's good enough for me;).

Oh!! Kara, I actually went to that nursery! It was on the day where theu were hosting an event called the Succulent Extravaganza. I didnt get to catch Debra Baldwin... But I suppose you could call that my first show? There were no crazy lines, just a very leisurely stroll through the HUGE green house filled with plants for sale. They had tours of another greenhouse but I snuck a peek through a small window instead. Hehe.

I should post next time if they're hosting another event.

Selection of lithops from the event. I bought a couple..... Needless to say. (:

Mayo, rubra is on mine as well. Seriously considering starting my first lithop seeds with rubra seeds.

Ooo I'm jealous;). Def gonna make a trip down there this spring. I will take my mom. She's my co-pilot during these succulent day trips.

I like the sign they put up for lithops! So many ppl just drown them with bad advice.

rina, yes!! I was so happy when I saw the sign. Somebody knows their stuff at that nursery! The nearest bottom two didn't make it though...

I went to Lowes today and there they were green Lithops. Maybe not the exact color of bile I'm looking for, but they will do for now;).

Lithops fulviceps, possibly C363? Another one that was on my wishlist! The spotted pattern is so nice.

Those look like good ones. I have yet to visit my local Lowe's, but I am hoping they have some good lithops...

kara, i'm happy for you!! nice find at lowes. 3 in a pot too. very nice. I went to home depot this weekend, but nothing interesting.

mayo, are lithops uncommon in your area?

hristina

I am only abt. 100km N of Kevin. I see lithops for sale but often very, very wet. And perhaps only common ones (I do not know much about them to tell them apart! just see different color :)

Saw similar green one with spots at Holland Park in Burlington. They are good with their lithops. Interesting types, and bone dry, splitting open as they should be doing now. Not etiolated either.

This questions is for anybody, but I have major ants in my pants. I want to change the Lithops and give them a much better home, but should I leave them alone while they're absorbing their old leaves? All 3 of them have new leaves coming through. I'm sooo happy! Thanks:)

We have lots of Lithops varieties here, I just have my eye out for a couple specific less common ones. Trying to keep my collection of Lithops very limited.

Kara - Are they in normal soil, those Lithops you want to repot? If so... probably not the best time to mess with them. I try to repot my Mesembs only when they are actively growing.

If already in gritty mix, I haven't been too worried about repotting regardless of time of year. Provided that I am not disturbing the fragile roots much, of course.

Gdinie - Next time send me some photos of what they have, if you don't mind!

Eww, no they're in a nasty peaty mix. I'm a little hisitant because they can be very temperamental. As you know. I just don't want to disturb them while they're doing their thing:).

Eww, I will, but it may be several weeks before I am there again.

I have two lithops that I bought together and they're my first. I don't think I have them planted down in the soil enough but it hasn't seemed to affect them. One of the is splitting now and it is so exciting to watch for the first time. This pot seems to keep my leaf cuttings happy haha

nice! congrats on your first ones. :)

they do look at bit high up on the soil, you're right. But as long as they aren't wobbling around and falling over due to lack of support, you'll probably be fine. Although, I would strongly suggest keeping the soil completely dry now, as one of your lithops is now splitting. You would want to withhold water from it at this time, till it is done shedding. And, be careful with your soil mix. It looks water retentive, which may not bode well for your lithops later on.

Okay thank you :) I actually misted it before then for the cuttings. I'll be taking those guys out so they won't disturb my lithops.