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title: "I am new to this species…but I got my first one today…I call her JLo…"
description: "I am new to this species…but I got my first one today…I call her JLo 😁 I have ordered more because I am intrigued by them…but what kind of soil is best for…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JTKPVVVnTWq8RdIJ8lW6Rg/xpXyYpQdS0W6vlqG2_Rrtw"
community: "Lithops Lovers"
author: "Sharon"
published: "2024-03-31T01:48:06.104831Z"
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# I am new to this species…but I got my first one today…I call her JLo…

_Posted by Sharon on 2024-03-31_

I am new to this species…but I got my first one today…I call her JLo 😁 I have ordered more because I am intrigued by them…but what kind of soil is best for them? Please give me some info…thank you 😊

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## 9 comments

### kalli commented on 2024-03-31

i do a well draining cactus mix, sandy and dry, added vermiculite and perlite

#### Sharon replied on 2024-03-31

Thank you 😊

### kalli commented on 2024-03-31

i just got one yesterday at home depot

#### Kelly M replied on 2024-03-31

Me too! I was taken by the plant. I haven’t come across one before 🥴

#### Sharon replied on 2024-04-01

I found it at Lowe’s

### c.cat commented on 2024-03-31

from what ive read, these guys only need water when their leaves are soft and wrinkly, when they are splitting/growing new leaves, dont water at all. aaand thats pretty much the extent of my knowledge. but good luck, and have fun!

#### Sharon replied on 2024-04-01

Thank you 😊

### DanishGramma commented on 2024-03-31

I just use miracle grow succulent soil because it’s so soft and fluffy but then I put corse silica sand on top.

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#### Sharon replied on 2024-04-01

Ok thank you that helps

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