37 Types of Lithops Living Stone Succulents
Lithops are fascinating little plants that mimic stones to survive in harsh climates – and there are many captivating species, subspecies, varieties, and cultivars!
Depending on who you ask, there are approximately 37 species of lithops out there, not to mention the many subspecies, naturally occurring varieties, and cultivars.
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We’re going to learn what’s so special about those 37 species of lithops – and get some glimpses of a few lithops subspecies and cultivars as well.
Whether you want to add a living stone to your succulent collection or are just interested to see what this incredible genus has cooked up evolutionarily speaking, you’ll certainly enjoy browsing this “rock” collection!
Here’s a sneak peek:
37 Types of Lithops SucculentsWe’ll be looking at the characteristics that define each of these lithops species, including body shape, flower color, the number of heads to expect on mature specimens, face shape and texture, depth of the fissure, colors, whether windows are visible or not, and markings such as margins, channels, and rubrications.
If any of those terms are unfamiliar to you, you might want to brush up on your lithops lingo by reading our complete guide to growing and caring for living stones!
We’ll also look at mature sizes for the heads of each species, from tiny to very large. Remember, we’re talking about diminutive lithops plants here, so those sizes are relative! Here are the measurements you can expect: