Pennant Hills Lithops (Hills District in Sydney)

I specialise in young plants (12 months + age seedlings at 10mm+ size) and grow an ever expanding and exciting range. This is a very economical option for those keen to build a Lithops collection.  Plants at this age transplant readily and quickly grow into nice specimens. Plants are named varieties, either species with Cole numbers, which are directly descended from original wild collected species by Desmond Cole and his wife, from South Africa and Namibia, or special cultivated varieties. I raise my plants from seeds collected from my carefully curated stock plant collection and take great care to maintain quality genetic lines. I can also supply mixed collections of varying colours. Check out my feedback from many happy customers!

This variety:

Lithops naureeniae C304, 10 plants 10mm+ in size, supplied bare rooted. This species has slightly divergent leaves and attractive grey/brown colour with bold tesselations. The first  photo is of adult stock plants in bloom. The last 2 photos are of plants offered for sale.. These plants are 12 months plus in age and have well-developed root systems. At this stage they have well developed patterning and are miniature versions of the adult plants. They are ready to transplant into new homes. Young plants are quite forgiving for beginners. They thrive with regular watering, but should be allowed to dry completely between waterings. Adult plants follow a more strict annual growth and rest cycle which must be carefully observed for best results.

Further information: 

Lithops, also known as pebble plants or 'living stones', are succulent plants native to arid areas in southern Africa and Namibia. Given proper care they are easy to grow. They like a mineral-based growing medium with low organic matter content (usually around 10%). I like to use to use a mix based on decomposed granite (available from landscape suppliers), pumice chips (1-4mm grade) with about 10% composted pine bark fines. Other growers will have their preferred recipe as a range of potting materials can be used with success. It is essential to grow plants under cover (at least on the east coast of Australia) to protect them from rain, especially during rest periods and to water at intervals of several weeks or more between waterings during the growing season only, so plants are mostly bone dry. A good indication of need to water is when the top begins to wrinkle a little. Plants are given no water between about mid-May to late September in southern Australia. A dry rest of about of about 6 weeks over the hottest summer weather is also recommended. Bright filtered light, but not full summer sun is best. Plants regenerate themselves each year, a process known as 'splitting', where the old leaves shrivel while a new set of leaves form. Plants must remain dry until the split is nearly complete so that the new growth can develop properly. The late summer to autumn flowers are very pretty and are of the 'pigface' type (somewhat like daisies). There are a number of good books and internet sites for information. Consider joining a facebook site such as 'Love Lithops Australia' to expand your knowledge and become part of the Lithops growing community.

Due to quarantine restrictions I cannot send to Tasmania and Western Australia (unless you get a permit).

Please note that I send with Australia Post. They provide a good service, but nobody is perfect. In rare cases a parcel will get lost. Don't worry if this happens. You will be looked after. If you don't get your order within a reasonable time (e.g. 30 days) please let me know and you will receive a full refund (I can claim with Australia Post for non-delivery). If plants don't arrive in good condition I can replace them.