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 | Late summer early autumn |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lithops optica v. 'Rubra' |
| Common Name | Living stones |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower Color | Deep red |
| Flower Color | Deep red, purple |
| 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 |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings, offsets, seeds |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| 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 |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
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United StatesBaby, wanted a teenager
It was a tiny baby but so was my 9 plant set from a Lithops grower. My other plants were great
United StatesBeautiful and healthy
Just received my first order of cactus and succulents. They are incredible! So healthy. They were packed very carefully and securely. I raised cactus and succulents years ago however I had to stop and find homes for the ones I had raised. Some were many many years old. Happily I am able to start up again. I am so happy to have found Desert Plant. Their selection is outstanding.
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Very beautiful..love it!
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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 | Late summer early autumn |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lithops optica v. 'Rubra' |
| Common Name | Living stones |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower Color | Deep red |
| Flower Color | Deep red, purple |
| 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 |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings, offsets, seeds |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| 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 |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesBaby, wanted a teenager
It was a tiny baby but so was my 9 plant set from a Lithops grower. My other plants were great
United StatesBeautiful and healthy
Just received my first order of cactus and succulents. They are incredible! So healthy. They were packed very carefully and securely. I raised cactus and succulents years ago however I had to stop and find homes for the ones I had raised. Some were many many years old. Happily I am able to start up again. I am so happy to have found Desert Plant. Their selection is outstanding.
United StatesLithops
Very beautiful..love it!