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Lithops lesliei 'Albinica' (Leslie's living stone 'Albinica' )
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.02m
Max height
Max height
0.04m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lithops lesliei 'Albinica'
Other names
Leslie's living stone 'Albinica' , Lithops lesliei var. albinica, Lithops lesliei f. albinica
Genus
Lithops Lithops
Variety or Cultivar
'Albinica' _ 'Albinica' is a tender, nearly stemless, clump-forming, perennial succulent with pairs of bright- to yellow-green leaves that form a cone-shaped body with convex upper surfaces. Each leaf surface has translucent yellow dots and patches. White, rarely yellow flowers bloom from the centre of the leaf pair in late summer to mid-autumn.
Lithops lesliei 'Albinica' is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Yellow-green, Spotted, Mottled, Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Specific pests
Aphids , Mealybugs Aphids , Mealybugs
Diseases
Vulnerable to chlorosis resulting from magnesium deficiency.
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Lithops lesliei 'Albinica' (Leslie's living stone 'Albinica' ) will reach a height of 0.02m and a spread of 0.04m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Grow under glass in cactus compost & added leaf mould in bright, filtered light & good ventilation. Water moderately in growth & feed every 2-3 weeks with low nitrogen fertiliser. Keep dry in dormancy. Grow outdoors in poor, sharply-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Lithops lesliei 'Albinica'
Other names
Leslie's living stone 'Albinica' , Lithops lesliei var. albinica, Lithops lesliei f. albinica
Genus
Lithops Lithops
Variety or Cultivar
'Albinica' _ 'Albinica' is a tender, nearly stemless, clump-forming, perennial succulent with pairs of bright- to yellow-green leaves that form a cone-shaped body with convex upper surfaces. Each leaf surface has translucent yellow dots and patches. White, rarely yellow flowers bloom from the centre of the leaf pair in late summer to mid-autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Yellow-green, Spotted, Mottled, Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Specific pests
Diseases
Vulnerable to chlorosis resulting from magnesium deficiency.
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Lithops lesliei 'Albinica' (Leslie's living stone 'Albinica' ) will reach a height of 0.02m and a spread of 0.04m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Grow under glass in cactus compost & added leaf mould in bright, filtered light & good ventilation. Water moderately in growth & feed every 2-3 weeks with low nitrogen fertiliser. Keep dry in dormancy. Grow outdoors in poor, sharply-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10
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