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title: "These are maybe three years old. They came as bonus plants with some…"
description: "These are maybe three years old. They came as bonus plants with some seeds from the (reliable) Microlandscapedesign person; search \"lithops seeds\" on Etsy or…"
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community: "Lithops Lovers"
author: "Dave_opuntiaface"
published: "2025-08-25T21:47:54.111695Z"
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# These are maybe three years old. They came as bonus plants with some…

_Posted by Dave\_opuntiaface on 2025-08-25_

These are maybe three years old. They came as bonus plants with some seeds from the (reliable) Microlandscapedesign person; search "lithops seeds" on Etsy or Amazon, and you will come across that if you so desire. I successfully grew both lithops and monilaria moniliformis from their seeds and detailed instructions. Okay.\*

I have treated these as "if they make it, they make it," and they are potted in a much too large pot. Bottom watering is kind of moot because the roots are less than a quarter-inch long. Etc.

I accidentally knocked the pot on its side a few days ago. Most of the top dressing spilled out, but this crew of survivors (there used to be eight) were all - despite being upside down - firmly in place and statuesque (pictured). That was their graduation into "I wonder what that one plant is up to today?" garden nobility. Even the yellow one.

\*Everyone wants to know where to get the seeds. I say I successfully grew them, which is true. However, I have not mastered the patience required to follow the steps to take after transporting the seedlings. You have time deal with humidity and moisture, and that's not my jam.

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## 1 comment

### Dave\_opuntiaface commented on 2025-08-25

I wish I had a picture of the pot on its side. I let out an OH NO and couldn't believe they weren't in a pile on the table

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