Lithops salicola 'Bacchus'

Lithops salicola 'Bacchus,' also known as 'Living Stones,' is a rare and petite succulent that captivates with its small, fleshy leaves resembling the stony landscape of its South African homeland. This fascinating plant is mostly subterranean, with a long taproot that stores water and nutrients to survive drought conditions. The leaves display a soft brown base hue, accented by rusty red edges around the 'windows' on the flattened upper surface, allowing light to penetrate deep into the plant. Thriving in bright sunlight, 'Bacchus' rewards with large yellow blooms in the summer. Watering can be tricky; provide thorough but infrequent drinks during spring and fall, and avoid watering during summer and winter. Plant 'Bacchus' in extremely porous soil within a well-draining pot to prevent rot, and ensure good airflow around the leaves. As the blooms and old leaves fade in late fall, stop watering until spring to protect the plant from freezing temperatures, which can damage its water-rich leaves.

NOTE: Every 2" pot contains 1 lithop. Every 2.5" pot may contain 1-3 individual lithops depending on current availability.

Plant sizing is based on the diameter of the nursery pot (2", 2.5", 3", 4" etc), not the plant itself. Plants may be slightly larger or smaller than the pot they are grow in depending on availability or time of year. While we do our best to ship plants as similar to those pictured as possible, please keep in mind that all plants are unique from one to the next, and display color, shape, and growth variation based on current environment, time of year, and other contributing factors. Please note that we ship our plants as dry as possible in the fall and winter months to prevent root rot or freezing. They will plump back up after planting!