Arenaria lithops grow and care – subshrub of the genus Arenaria also known as Lithops Sandwort, Arenaria lithops perennial evergreen used as ornamental rock cover and groundcover plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-9.
Leaves color green and sometime there is yellow in the leaves, leaf size 2-15 mm and little bit fleshy.
Flower color white in the size 3-5 mm.
Moist, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Spring
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
3-10 cm height (1-4 inches), but spread width as long as it possible
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Summer
General information about the flower
White flowers in the size 3-5 mm
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