Lithops salicola 'Sato's Violet'

Water:

April-September: 1 x every 2 weeks*

October-March: 1x per month *

*This is only for a sunny location

Light: sunny

Nutrition: 1x per month (May-September)

The Lithops salicola 'Sato's Violet' is a beautiful succulent plant also known as 'Bacchus'. Bacchus is the Roman god of wine, a fitting name for this plant with its deep burgundy to purple color reminiscent of wine. This is a rare variety of the popular Lithops salicola species. The plant originates from South Africa where its relatives grow in dry, rocky areas.

The Lithops salicola 'Sato's Violet' is a stunning living stone with a deep burgundy to purple appearance. The plant forms small pairs of leaves that resemble pebbles, allowing the plant to camouflage itself well in its natural habitat. When the leaves emerge at the beginning of the year, they are their most intensely reddish-purple color. This is the most beautiful time of year for this plant. As the leaves mature in the following months, they gradually change to a more purplish-gray. This color change gives the plant a different appearance throughout the season, making this variety extra interesting.

The Lithops salicola 'Sato's Violet' blooms in autumn with beautiful bright white flowers that create a wonderful contrast with the purple foliage. The flowers appear between the leaves and remain open for several days.

General information Lithops succulents

Lithops species bloom in autumn with white or yellow flowers that emerge from the stones. Once a year, the stones shed their leaves. The outer part detaches, and a new plant grows from the center. The new living stones eventually become larger than the previous ones. So don't be alarmed if the stone suddenly splits open and a new stone emerges. They grow in sandy soil and are often difficult to find. This is because Lithops species often largely retract into the sand during dry periods, leaving only the top of the two leaves visible.

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