The Cacti derivative, Living Stones is a simple plant to repot. Follow the steps below on repotting your Cacti. The steps are very similar to any other plant in the Aizoaceae family.
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How to repot Living Stones
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Living Stones, just like you would repot your Jade Plant as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Living Stones loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Living Stones by checking the soil ph (Acidic, neutral, alkaline) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Living Stones is: Fall, winter. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Living Stones
Patience is key when extracting your Living Stones from the pot. Depending on the age of the Living Stones, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Living Stones for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Living Stones from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Sandy, well-drained soil and allow your Living Stones to flourish.
Looking after your Living Stones
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Living Stones thrives after the repotting process is over
What plant family is Living Stones from?
Living Stones is from the family of Aizoaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Cacti which is non-poisonous once mature.
What other names does Living Stones have?
There may be other more scientific names for your Living Stones such as Living Stones Lithops or ‘Lithops spp.’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Jade Plant or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Yellow Squash to continue repotting.
A guide on the long term care for Living Stones after repotting
In the aftercare of Living Stones, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Full), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (10–11 (USDA)) and that your climate is similar to where your Living Stones is from (Africa). If you do this correctly, your Living Stones should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 0.5–2 in. tall, 0.5–2 in. wide.
What should you expect if you have repot Living Stones correctly?
To see your Living Stones reaching its full size of 0.5–2 in. tall, 0.5–2 in. wide requires your attention and care. Imagine it is a while after repotting and you have taken care of the plant in the right way. You’ll have the joy of seeing it burst into White, yellow, orange blooms precisely during Fall, winter time. This is achieved by taking care of your plant like you would any other similar plant like a Key Lime Pie Plant. Using the right care and being patient after you repot is key.
After repotting Living Stones, should you keep inside or out?
Whether Living Stones is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Living Stones from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: Africa. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 10–11 (USDA)