Getting lithops to absorb old leaves
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Getting lithops to absorb old leaves
I have a little trouble getting some species of lithops to absorb their leaves. The "keep bone dry until the leaves are gone" doesn't seem to work for me, they start, but then eventually the new bodies get wrinkles and the plants stop growing. Some water may rejuvenate the new bodies, but it also plumps the old leaves. Any advice?
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Re: Getting lithops to absorb old leaves
When that happens, just let them dry out again until they start to wrinkle. Eventually the old leaves will dry up.
Actually, that should be your your regular watering practice - water them only when they start to wrinkle.
Actually, that should be your your regular watering practice - water them only when they start to wrinkle.
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