Like a rock

Planting tips:
The most important part of Lithops care is watering. They don't need water in summer as they're dormant at that time.

In autumn, Lithops resumes growth, so full watering is required once every two weeks, though there may be a different timeframe due to the species and the environment; observation is critical.

In winter, the new pair of leaves absorb water from the old ones. Once the old leaves' water is absorbed fully, you can finally remove them and resume watering. Water slightly to encourage the new leaves to grow and then gradually increase to full waterings.

A suitable temperature range is 15-25°C. Lithops starts to become dormant above 30°C or below 12°C.

The soil they like is mineral, with very little organic matter. It can be heavy with perlite, coarse sand, gravel, pumice and lava rocks; around one-fifth of the medium should be organic matter (soil) and the rest should be mineral.

Lithops loves the sun, especially direct sunlight; a south-facing window is ideal for them. If your plant begins to grow elongated, that means there's a lack of light or too much water.

It doesn't need fertiliser unless in a soil-less medium. If that's the case, use a very small amount once a year.

Lithops usually starts blooming after three years, then you can start breeding them – another story for another time.

Plant them solo or with other Lithops due to the specific watering cycle.