Lithops optica Rubra is a rare and unique succulent native to Namibia. It is commonly referred to as living stones due to its pink colored body and club shaped pair of leaves that look like stones or pebbles. These beautiful plants feature a bright reddish or purple hue and a daisy-like flower with a slim yellow center.
Lithops optica Rubra is a winter-growing plant and will be dormant in the summer. New leaves will usually appear in the autumn. It thrives in areas with bright sunlight with partial shade. This is an ideal choice for a collector of rare succulents and an excellent addition to any sunny garden.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Late summer early autumn |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lithops optica v. 'Rubra' |
| Common Name | Living stones |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower Color | White pink |
| Genus | Lithops |
| Growth Habit | Club shaped leaves |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 2 in. tall |
| Native Area | Namibia |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings, offsets, seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Welldrained sandy soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (Bright light) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Late summer early autumn |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lithops optica v. 'Rubra' |
| Common Name | Living stones |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower Color | White pink |
| Genus | Lithops |
| Growth Habit | Club shaped leaves |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 2 in. tall |
| Native Area | Namibia |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings, offsets, seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Welldrained sandy soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (Bright light) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Lithops optica Rubra is a rare and unique succulent native to Namibia. It is commonly referred to as living stones due to its pink colored body and club shaped pair of leaves that look like stones or pebbles. These beautiful plants feature a bright reddish or purple hue and a daisy-like flower with a slim yellow center.
Lithops optica Rubra is a winter-growing plant and will be dormant in the summer. New leaves will usually appear in the autumn. It thrives in areas with bright sunlight with partial shade. This is an ideal choice for a collector of rare succulents and an excellent addition to any sunny garden.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Late summer early autumn |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lithops optica v. 'Rubra' |
| Common Name | Living stones |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower Color | White pink |
| Genus | Lithops |
| Growth Habit | Club shaped leaves |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 2 in. tall |
| Native Area | Namibia |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings, offsets, seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Welldrained sandy soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (Bright light) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Late summer early autumn |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lithops optica v. 'Rubra' |
| Common Name | Living stones |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower Color | White pink |
| Genus | Lithops |
| Growth Habit | Club shaped leaves |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 2 in. tall |
| Native Area | Namibia |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings, offsets, seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Welldrained sandy soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (Bright light) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
