Watering, overwintering, multiplying and more

Plant living stones correctly

Do not put living stones in normal ones Potting soil, this is not well suited for succulents. It is better to use a special succulent substrate or mix soil with sand, as is the case with Thick leaf plants is common.

Choose a slightly deeper pot, rather than a shallow bowl, as the living stones have tap roots that grow deeper. Plant the living stones outdoors in a place that is protected from rain and the blazing midday sun.

Properly water and fertilize living stones

Living stones should only be poured a little and excess water must be able to run off. If it is very hot, they should be kept dry. Young plants need a little more water than old plants.

Hibernate living stones properly

Living stones should not overwinter in a heated living room, because it is too warm there. The winter quarters should be light and cool, at around 5 ° C to 10 ° C. The cooler it is in winter quarters, the less often you pour your living stones. Most often it is enough to water them every three to five weeks. Fertilizer is not necessary all winter.

Increase living stones

If you would like to have more living stones, you can multiply the existing ones by dividing them or with the help of seeds from specialist shops. However, living stones raised from seed take a few years to bloom for the first time.

That's what this is for sowing Possible in the house all year round. Sowing outdoors in spring or autumn is recommended. At a temperature of approx. 15 ° C to 20 ° C the seeds germinate after about 5 to 20 days.

The essentials in brief:

• easy-care
• not hardy
• warm light location
• protect from waterlogging and blazing midday sun
• water rather little, young plants a little more
• Fertilize sparingly once a month