Succulents – Truncate Living Stone

Truncate living stone 

Botanical name: lithops pseudotruncatella 

Beginner friendly?: no 

Average size at maturity: 0.5 inches in height with a spread of 0.8 inches 

Hardy zone: zones 10-11 

Foliage color: green, brown, purple, gray, pink

Flower color: white, yellow

Bloom time: fall, winter 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: prune/deadhead year-round as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing or division 

Landscape use: succulent garden, container plant, rock gardens

Special features: drought tolerant, heat tolerant, pet safe, long-lasting blooms 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow soil to dry out almost completely between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a cactus and succulent plant food fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: echeveria, sedum, crassula, aloe vera 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no