Plant Care Lithops bromfieldii

Lithops bromfieldii

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Lithops bromfieldii has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Lithops bromfieldii has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

Also known as

Living stones and Lithops

Taxonomy

Lithops bromfieldii
Lithops
Aizoaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Lithops bromfieldii

💦 Water

How often to water your Lithops bromfieldii

Water needs for Lithops bromfieldii
0.5 cups
every 12

Lithops bromfieldii needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Lithops bromfieldii

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Lithops bromfieldii in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Lithops bromfieldii: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Lithops bromfieldii love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Lithops bromfieldii does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Lithops bromfieldii in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Lithops bromfieldii

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Lithops bromfieldii: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Lithops bromfieldii after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Lithops bromfieldii is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Lithops bromfieldii →

Common Lithops bromfieldii Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Lithops bromfieldii thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Lithops bromfieldii Water Frequency →

Lithops bromfieldii Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Lithops bromfieldii requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Lithops bromfieldii Light Requirements →

Lithops bromfieldii Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Lithops bromfieldii is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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Lithops bromfieldii Toxicity to Dogs →

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💨 Humidity

Lithops bromfieldii enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Lithops bromfieldii Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Lithops bromfieldii is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Lithops bromfieldii →

When and How to Successfully Repot Lithops bromfieldii →


💩 Fertilizer

Lithops bromfieldii grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Lithops bromfieldii →


🌎 Native Region

Lithops bromfieldii is native to Southern Africa.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Lithops bromfieldii will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

How and When to Prune Lithops bromfieldii →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Lithops bromfieldii can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Lithops bromfieldii Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

Lithops bromfieldii can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Lithops bromfieldii →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Lithops bromfieldii. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Lithops bromfieldii

Lithops bromfieldii

Lithops bromfieldii


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Lithops bromfieldii has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 9
Lithops bromfieldii has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 3
Lithops bromfieldii has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
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Hard to take care of

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Hard to take care of

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05/04/2021

Butt plants!!!

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04/21/2021

Personally, I’m not a huge fan of succulents because they grow slowly and can be annoying to care for. But this guy is cute and pretty easy going.

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02/16/2021

If you’re an over-waterer you’ll kill it, but if you’re neglectful it’ll be happy!

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Little butt plants!

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02/12/2021

Living rock plants are super tough and also very strange. Mine likes lots of sun and dry soil. It’s also having a baby pebble!

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