Living stones #180422



Living stones
Lithops spp

A tree branch is blocking the sunlight. What will you do?
do nothing , run away or bend it over
Parents
#179044 and #179078
Children
#194558
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Living stones come from Southern Africa. The round shape is designed to reduce the evaporation surface; in addition its appearance protects the plant from predators. Each year a new pair of leaves is formed, the old pair of leaves provides the necessary moisture for it and then dries up.

Current Location
This plant is in Blaustern's Atrium.

Feb 26, 2015, 4:37:01 AM
Finally full grown.

Feb 21, 2015, 4:37:02 PM
It began to sprout.

Feb 17, 2015, 6:12:54 PM
Taken by Blaustern.