Who discovered Lithops?

Who discovered Lithops?

William John Burchell
The first scientific description of Lithops was made by botanist and artist William John Burchell, explorer of South Africa, although he called it Mesembryanthemum turbiniforme. In 1811, Burchell discovered a specimen when picking up a “curiously shaped pebble” from the ground.

Are Lithops endangered?

Not extinct
Living stone/Extinction status

How many species of Lithops are there?

There are at least 37 species (new species continue to be discovered) and numerous varieties (145+) of Lithops; all look quite similar to each other, differing mainly in the shape, markings, color and texture of the body. They come in a variety of subtle colors of gray, brown, rust, green and pink.

Are Lithops a cactus?

Lithops hail from southern Africa or South Africa, where you’ll find cacti like Split Rock Succulents or Senecio Haworthii. They are found in very arid regions, some of which receive less than 4 inches of rain a year! In the wild, they grow level with the surface of the ground, mixed in amongst the rock and sand.

How do you identify Lithops?

Recognition of a Lithops should be extremely easy since it looks like no other kind. The double leaves shape as individual plants. They are bulbous and mostly convex on the top, close to the soil surface without any stem. New tissue growth happens from the slit between those leaves.

Is Lithops found in Asia?

Lithops francisci, commonly known as one of the living stones or pebble plants, is in the family Aizoaceae. It is endemic to the arid desert environments of Namibia.

How do I know if my Lithop is splitting?

The first sign of Lithops growth is when the splitting between the leaves begins to separate in preparation for flowering. Try to leave Lithops dry during winter and spring. Ensure you stop watering them to allow the old leaf pair to dry out and the new pair to develop.

What is the rarest type of Cactus?

9 Most Rare Cacti that are Hard to Find

• Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii – Rubi Ball. Rubi Ball @suzy2510.
• Stenocereus Hollianus Cristata.
• Dinosaur Back Plant.
• Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus.
• Emerald Idol— Opuntia Cylindrica Cristata.
• Lophocereus Schotti— Totem Pole.
• Echinopsis cv.
• Orange Cob— Lobivia Famatimensis Cristata.

How cold can Lithops tolerate?

Ideally, don’t allow your lithops to remain in conditions below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and never leave it outside below 40 degrees. While the optimal growing range for lithops is between 65-80 degrees, these desert plants can tolerate temperatures up into the 90’s and 100’s for short periods of time.

Are lithops rare?

Where to Find Lithops. Unfortunately, Lithops seed can take up to a year to germinate and requires carefully controlled conditions. This makes them somewhat rare and difficult to find in nurseries.