Stone Faces Succulent for 48 cents
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Kristy
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I bought this plant for 48 cents today and I am wondering if its dying? If not what should I do with the dried up pods? I gave it a healthy watering when I got home, the dirt was as dry as could be! HELP!
6 answers
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We always called these stone cactus. What a deal you got! Way to go! Your plant looks healthy! Watering at the correct time of the year is important for this plant. Check out this website for information on when and how much to water: http://houseplantscare.blogspot.com/2011/01/lithops-101.html
Linda Logan
on Apr 10, 2014
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Do not overwater a succulent. Look up the plant and see what they advise for your plant. Most people have a problem overwatering. Plants would rater be dry then over watered.
Arlene Cotty
on Apr 11, 2014
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I agree with Arlene. These plants should be watered very sparingly. They are referred to as 'Lithops' or 'stone plants'. According to my gardening book, 'Guide to Garden Succulents' a flower will appear in the 'crack' in the leaves, and it will be very large in relation to the small size of the plant. The 'dried up ones' in your photograph are probably what they refer to as 'old leaves' and they will protect the new leaves until they grow. They should be kept completely dry during the winter and spring, and only watered in the summer. They are best grown on a sunny windowsill.
Valerie
on Apr 12, 2014
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I bought three of these last year. I transplanted two of them and then probably over watered them. Before they rotted and died I got a beautiful daisy like flower from each of them. They were in very tiny pots and I don't think they minded. The third one is a bit larger, also in a very small pot. It didn't bloom last year but it is doing fine. I'm being very careful not to over water and I'm afraid to transplant it.
Donna Shipley
on Apr 12, 2014
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I take it these little guys don't like to be replanted??
Kristy
on Apr 13, 2014
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@Valerie is probably right. I did loosen the roots when I transplanted them and water may have been more of the issue. I admit, sadly, to having a tendency to over-water and these may be more sensitive than my other succulents.
Donna Shipley
on Apr 14, 2014
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