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title: "what’s wrong with my split rock plant? i got it from a home depot ~2…"
description: "what’s wrong with my split rock plant? i got it from a home depot ~2 weeks ago and it was doing fine, but now there’s white spots at the bottom and the…"
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community: "Lithops Lovers"
author: "emma"
published: "2024-06-03T17:08:43.101167Z"
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# what’s wrong with my split rock plant? i got it from a home depot ~2…

_Posted by emma on 2024-06-03_

what’s wrong with my split rock plant? i got it from a home depot ~2 weeks ago and it was doing fine, but now there’s white spots at the bottom and the leaves(?) feel mushy. i’ve only watered twice since getting it and one was today so i doubt that’s the issue, but could be. the nursery pot has drainage and im not giving much water each time, just until water comes out the drainage holes. any tips appreciated !!!

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## 6 comments

### Riley commented on 2024-06-03

Overwatering is actually how frequently you water, and not the amount of water, so I suspect it was overwatered and has root rot. These plants usually can go over a month without water, and only need it when the soil is bone dry and they get slightly soft and wrinkly.

#### emma replied on 2024-06-03

noooo okay thank you so much!! i’ll take note of that

### cheeley conservatory commented on 2024-06-03

yeah if they’re mushy i would have to assume they’re not going to recover. If you care for lithops in the future they need VERY little water. i’d lean on the side of maybe once every few weeks. Also a very well draining soil of sand/small gravel etc works well for keeping the water content low in soil.

### emma commented on 2024-06-04

thank you guys for all of the help but while i was gone yesterday my mom accidentally knocked it on the floor and it splattered everywhere and now is definitely not recovering🥲 so time to get a new one i guess

### JessieRan commented on 2024-06-12

I got mine at Home Depot too! Try repotting the next one in a succulent mix. It makes it harder to overwater.

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#### Kelly replied on 2025-08-02

Wow! They are beautiful! I also got one at home depot but Id like to get more to fill a pot like yours. Im waiting to see if I can keep one alive 🤣

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