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Living Stones

Lithops lesliei, Aizoaceae

Zones
10–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Lawyers TongueGasteria batesiana
Wind Protection
Zebra HaworthiaHaworthia fasciata
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
Easter Lily CactusEchinopsis oxygona
Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Old Lady CactusMammillaria hahniana

Living stones' cryptic growth habit can be disrupted by overhead shading from taller cacti species

Uses

Functions

Ornamental

Common Questions

What zones does Living Stones grow in?

Living Stones grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Living Stones?

Good companions for Living Stones include Lawyers Tongue, Zebra Haworthia, Easter Lily Cactus.

Design guilds with Living Stones and see companion relationships visually.

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