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Lithops julii subsp. julii 'Hotlips'

A succulent perennial forming a clump of pairs of thick, rounded, pale grey-brown leaves with near flat tops, with variable reddish brown markings along the fissure. White, daisy-like flowers are usually produced in late summer and autumn

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Ultimate height

Up to 10cm

Time to ultimate height

2–5 years

Ultimate spread

0–0.1 metre

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Well–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun

Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure

Exposed or Sheltered

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Aizoaceae
Native to the UK: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Clump forming
Genus: Lithops are nearly stemless, succulent perennials forming bodies composed of a pair of very fleshy leaves, the flattish tips bearing translucent dots or patches; daisy-like flowers emerge from the fissure between the leaves
Name status: Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in equal parts coarse sand and sifted topsoil, in a bright position with shelter from hot midday sun. May be grown outdoors in areas where temperatures do not drop below 5°C. From early summer to late autumn, water well, allowing the soil to dry out in between; apply a half-strength liquid feed monthly. Keep dry over winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in spring in a well-drained, ideally sterilised potting mix, at 18-22°C and kept moist. Plants can take up to three years to flower from seed. Some plants may produce offsets which can be removed for propagation

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Houseplants
Patio and container plants
Low Maintenance
Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs when flowering

Diseases

Generally disease-free, though may suffer from rot if over-watered

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