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title: "Help! Planta says to water, I’m never sure with lithops since they…"
description: "Help! Planta says to water, I’m never sure with lithops since they are in different stages, what should I do?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/6ZKh1Qt5LluzNktBRtQmOq"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Giusy 🌵🪻"
published: "2026-05-14T13:29:06.344687Z"
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# Help! Planta says to water, I’m never sure with lithops since they…

_Posted by Giusy 🌵🪻 on 2026-05-14_

Help! Planta says to water, I’m never sure with lithops since they are in different stages, what should I do?

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## 4 comments

### B’s Plants commented on 2026-05-14

Looks like they’re ready for a drink

### plantgeek commented on 2026-05-14

they look thirsty !

### Giusy 🌵🪻 commented on 2026-05-14

I know, but they are also splitting

#### Haley replied on 2026-05-15

In my experience you should water occasionally and lightly even when splitting just to keep the roots from desiccating

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