{"product_id":"lithops-potting-mix","title":"Lithops Potting Mix – Extra Gritty Mineral-Rich Soil","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLithops Potting Mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra Gritty, Mineral-Rich \u0026amp; Fast-Draining Mix for Living Stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive your Lithops the highly mineral, fast-draining growing environment these unusual succulents require.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLithops, commonly called Living Stones, are small succulents adapted to arid environments where they grow among sand, gravel, decomposed rock, and other mineral materials. Their roots require \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent drainage, abundant air space, and very little prolonged moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Lithops Mix is formulated specifically for these plants with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every high proportion of durable mineral ingredients and only a small amount of organic material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice, lava rock, calcined clay, granite grit, and coarse screened sand create an open, fast-draining root zone that resists compaction. A small amount of coco coir provides limited moisture-holding capacity while still allowing the mix to dry quickly between appropriate waterings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextra-gritty, highly mineral growing medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed specifically for established Lithops and their unique watering needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Mix Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly Mineral Formula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice, lava rock, calcined clay, granite grit, and coarse screened sand make up the majority of this specialized mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Fast-Draining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe high mineral content allows excess water to move rapidly through the root zone and helps the mix dry quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Root Aeration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable mineral ingredients maintain open pore space and resist the compaction common in more organic potting mixes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimal Organic Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly a small amount of coco coir is included to provide limited moisture retention while maintaining the highly mineral character Lithops prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice • Lava Rock • Calcined Clay • Granite Grit • Coarse Screened Sand • Coco Coir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLithops • Living Stones • Established Lithops Species \u0026amp; Cultivars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mix is intended for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eestablished Lithops rather than germinating seeds or very young seedlings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which require different moisture management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mix is considerably more mineral and faster draining than our general Cactus \u0026amp; Succulent Potting Mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLithops should be watered according to their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eannual growth cycle rather than a fixed weekly schedule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring active growth, water thoroughly and then allow the mix to dry completely before watering again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLithops store substantial amounts of water in their leaves and tolerate dryness much better than prolonged wet conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering should generally be greatly reduced or stopped during summer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring winter and early spring, as a new pair of leaves develops inside the old pair, keep the plant dry while the new leaves absorb moisture stored in the old leaves. Resume normal watering only after the old leaves have become dry and shriveled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverwatering is one of the most common causes of Lithops failure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause species, growing conditions, temperature, light, and seasonal growth patterns vary, always observe the plant and dryness of the mix rather than watering strictly by calendar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLithops require very little fertilizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf feeding is necessary, use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow-nitrogen fertilizer very sparingly during active growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid heavy or frequent fertilization and do not fertilize while the plant is dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepotting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLithops grow slowly and do not require frequent repotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the visible portion of the plant is small, Lithops develop a substantial root system. 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