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  • Thursday, 29 October 2026

These tiny succulents look like pebbles and can disappear into a tray of stones: The way they store water and use light makes them unlike ordinary houseplants

Lithops, commonly known as living stones, are captivating succulents from southern Africa, thriving in arid desert habitats. Their incredible adaptations enable them to store water within their fleshy leaves, allowing them to blend seamlessly with rocky terrains. With a distinct growth cycle marked by annual leaf transformations, they require precise watering and specific light and soil conditions to flourish.

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