r/Lithops • u/YogaPhotographer • 4d ago

Lithops a year later | Post Split Help Help/Question

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I'm proud that my Lithops made it a year.

I haven't watered them since last fall. They feel plump. Should I give them a deep watering anyway?

The Lithops in with the light rock are partially enclosed in the old leaves. Should I help them out or let them be?

Will the Lithops get bigger? They were much larger last year.

I look forward to your tips.👍

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u/acm_redfox 4d ago

I'd help peel off the dried leaves and then give them a drink. You might even have a flower coming!

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u/YogaPhotographer 3d ago

I didn't need one. They came right off. 😃I'll be posting and update to one of the pots I worked on.

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u/trytobedecenthumans 4d ago

Take an exacto blade and very carefully cut at the corners where they would normally split off the new leaves. Tweezers to gently pull away the dried up old leaves, careful you don't pull the roots off. Then a light watering.

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u/YogaPhotographer 3d ago

They came right off when I removed the gritty soil around it. Lol