{"id":8665,"date":"2020-11-05T09:26:31","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T14:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tempo2.solutionorange.com\/cactusfleuri\/?post_type=product&#038;p=8665"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:11:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T18:11:08","slug":"lithops","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/product\/lithops\/","title":{"rendered":"Lithops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lithops, also known as living stones or pebble plants, are fascinating succulents native primarily to southern Africa. Their unique appearance helps them blend into their natural, rocky environments, making them both beautiful and intriguing to grow.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some care tips to keep your plant healthy:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Light<\/strong><br \/>\nLithops prefer bright to full sunlight. Place them in a location where they can receive at least 4\u20136 hours of direct sunlight per day, such as a south- or southwest-facing window.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watering<\/strong><br \/>\nThese plants are highly adapted to long periods of drought. Water sparingly during their active growing seasons (usually spring and autumn), allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. During winter dormancy, reduce watering to an absolute minimum.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Humidity<\/strong><br \/>\nLithops thrive in dry environments with good air circulation. Avoid overly humid areas to prevent fungal diseases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Temperature<\/strong><br \/>\nThey prefer warm to moderate temperatures during growth and can tolerate slightly cooler conditions in winter, as long as the temperature stays above 10\u00b0C (50\u00b0F).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soil<\/strong><br \/>\nUse a well-draining cactus or succulent mix, or make your own by adding coarse sand or perlite to regular potting soil. Ensure the pot has drainage holes to prevent excess moisture buildup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fertilization<\/strong><br \/>\nLithops require very little feeding. You may apply a diluted cactus fertilizer once at the start of the growing season, but avoid fertilizing during winter dormancy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pruning<\/strong><br \/>\nPruning is generally unnecessary. Older leaves will naturally wither and dry out as new pairs of leaves emerge \u2014 this is a normal part of their growth cycle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common Problems<\/strong><br \/>\nWatch for root rot, which is usually caused by overwatering. Mealybugs can also sometimes appear; treat them with a suitable insecticide or wipe them off with a cloth dipped in alcohol.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Les Lithops, \u00e9galement connues sous le nom de \u00ab\u00a0pierres vivantes\u00a0\u00bb ou \u00ab\u00a0plantes cailloux\u00a0\u00bb, sont des plantes succulentes fascinante originaires principalement d&rsquo;Afrique australe. Voici quelques conseils d&rsquo;entretien pour garder vos Lithops&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":8667,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_analysis_target_kw":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[320],"product_tag":[365,360,382,381,380,363,358,369],"class_list":{"0":"post-8665","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"product_cat-succulentes","6":"product_tag-moderer","7":"product_tag-croissance-lente","8":"product_tag-novembre","9":"product_tag-octobre","10":"product_tag-septembre","11":"product_tag-non-toxique","12":"product_tag-plein-soleil","13":"product_tag-sur-table","15":"first","16":"instock","17":"taxable","18":"shipping-taxable","19":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/8665","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8667"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8665"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=8665"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=8665"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=8665"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}