They spent several days like this (two plants in this pot):
Then, finally, today they opened fully:
I've noticed with all which have flowered so far that they only open fully after they have been in full Sunlight for some hours, usually opening as the Sun goes past. To give an idea of size they are all in 2 inch (50mm) pots. I have quite a few smaller Lithops plants but I think they need to reach a decent size before they begin to flower.
Each plant is in two parts and the flower appears from the join. Those parts will begin to shrivel over the Winter. Then is the time to stop watering until new sections have grown and reached their full size / maturity.
They are fascinating John. I have read about them in various garden/plant magazines over the years but never actually met anyone who had any experience of owning them. The flowers are such vivid colours are'nt they - rather like most cactus flowers I suppose.
ReplyDeleteWeaver. Most of the time they are easy to look after, just at 'leaf' renewal they need leaving alone no matter how long it takes. Being small, compact plants I can have quite a few in a small space.
Deletethey are just very cool!
ReplyDeleteTWG: It's nice to have something a bit different.
DeleteYou do find some rum plants. Fascinating they are.
ReplyDeleteAdrian: From time to time I need something a bit different to keep my interest.
DeleteTerrific plants and flowers, John. I really like the middle picture.
ReplyDeleteWilma: It's taken me years to finally get round to growing some. I must try to find some different flower colours.
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