How to Repot Lithops - Hybridisation and Collection

[@GenRN]

I have just purchased about 100; your videos are so helpful. I’m working hard to get their roots established. Your videos mean so much to me. Thank you!

[@louisecolombi6630]

this is sooooooo interesting. I’m starting a lithop collection and this will help me care for it

[@johnnyAGardening]

Thanks Louise, hopefully will have a detailed video on watering Lithops very soon, good luck with the collection. Stay tuned....

[@jennybalatbat8611]

Thank you. I just got my first sets of Lithops. This video had helped me alot to understand how to care for them. I am currently living in the Netherlands and our weather is not always ideal for growing succulents so I try my best to keep my soil as airy as possible.

[@annielong8795]

I love Lithops so much. I could watch you guys go through each and every single one 😁

[@jerrydc818]

I started growing my first Lithops. I’ve watched plenty of videos on this topic and found yours to be most helpful. Judging by the health of your plants , I used your gritty soil mixture formula (ok, something very similar) I live in Central Valley NorCalifornia, I believe the weather is ideal for these plants. I love your collection, too bad your in Australia, I would purchase from you. I enjoy your Lithops Videos. Thank you😎🇺🇸

[@johnnyAGardening]

Thanks Jerry, good to hear that the videos are useful.

[@BellsRing]

I would 💚LOVE💚 a series on how to identify the different kinds of common lithops! I wish I could tell a julii from an aucampiae from a lesliei 😆 and then after we've mastered those we can move on to the rare ones

[@johnnyAGardening]

That sounds like a great idea and a difficult one as well,. I will float that idea with James Lucas next week. I have feeling he may well rise to the challenge.

[@ginaman]

​@@johnnyAGardening Any word on whether the idea will be possible? Also, I really love your videos and I have found myself referencing them over and over again and without fail, your advice always helps my plant do much better. I can't wait to be able to breed my own plants.

[@johnnyAGardening]

@@ginaman Working on it, will take a while to get that one done well as we need to go to the species, it will happen....

[@carolmichell4860]

Yes please! I’m trying to identify species in a couple of pots of mixed Lithops seed that were given to me, and tbh am scratching my head over a lot, as I keep on thinking about variations in form!

[@rianmilit]

These videos are amazing!

[@stephaniefraser177]

Thanks for sharing!

[@cristelmartinez5168]

Amazing Collection!!!!

[@johnnyAGardening]

Thanks for that. And more to come on Lithops soon.

[@thatpersonoverthere6663]

Awesome collection, so colourful

[@sena6405]

Wow, there lipthop so very cute and I like lipthops

[@semmett22]

I love your video!!

[@janealexandrakessler9693]

I just received bare-root lithops in the mail. Should I plant them in moistened soil or plant in dry soil? If in dry soil, how long should I wait to water them? It’s now February where I live, in North America, and the plants will live indoors.

[@kaytparke8020]

My Lithops are growing and I think they need to be repotted. Do i pot each one or keep them all together? There seem to be 8 plants in a 3x3 pot. 17:05

[@johnnyAGardening]

We guess you have grown them from seed, 8 in a 3x3 pot is a bit crowded. so we would divide them. You could put them in individual pots, one large pot or in groups in say 3 pots. - It depends on the look you want.

[@nadinestaranowicz8022]

Thank you for sharing your divine knowledge of Lithops. I was wondering what your website address is?!

[@vickysutiono7831]

Pleasee tell me what growing media you use for lithops, my lithops often soft and die 🥲

[@johnnyAGardening]

You need to watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/m56niYGig7Siqqs its all about the potting mix.

[@Marijadiijahdinegaraorang]

Hi John, how to buy lithops from you??

[@preciousearthlingsfamily2362]

Omy am seeing ths beutiful thng for the 1 st tme mindblowing

[@leebates4236]

How did you get hold of lithops from Mr Shimada? That is the dream...

[@johnnyAGardening]

took 5-6 years. More coming on his plants PLUS some Chinese hybrids of his plants....

[@leebates4236]

@@johnnyAGardening Can't wait. You're very lucky to get hold of them. I started growing from seed in 2019, I've got around 100 varieties on the go at the moment. But some seed or plants from Mr Shimada wow can't even imagine. :)

[@sandywall3632]

Have been struggling with my lithops for 3or 4 years. Live in inland southern Calif. I think it’s when to water. At least they are alive but they aren’t growing in size. Any tips anyone. They r in a greenhouse

[@johnnyAGardening]

Hello Sandy, you are in similar climate to ours, however we are in Australia. Great to here form you, we have a bit of a love of California, especially your surfing, wine and also your firefighters who have help save our bacon a few times..... Video coming soon on watering Lithops, However, first thing is make sure it is not to humid in the greenhouse, good airflow is a must. Just quickly, very little to no water in summer, just enough to stop them desiccating. Fall Autumn, they start to open up and flower, its time to water. The body of the plant should feel firm. Winter, they are starting to molt and maybe divide so very little water as they absorb the nutrients and leaves from old leaves. Spring after the old leaves have dried off, water every two weeks always allowing the soil to dry a fair bit between watering. NEVER OVER WATER Stay safe and if you have any further questions let us know.

[@jerrydc818]

I live in the Central Valley in NorCal. Zone 9b. I’m a novice and tried my first lithops I bought from Home Depot. I keep my Lithops outside partial sun under a pergola. I use gritty soil, mostly pumice, crushed granite and potting mix. In the summer, (90s to low 100s) I water ones a month or when I see it needs watering. The water just goes thru the gritty mix, then dries in the warm weather. Btw, I got the soil mixture from these Aussies since they’re at ‘expert Level’ I wish they’re local, they have lovely, healthy varieties. You mentioned you grow them in a greenhouse. I’ve seen videos, of Lithops growers from Florida, i think it’s the humidity that’s a challenge to these plants. I believe Cali weather (temp) is ideal for growing Lithops. My 2 cents 😎

[@ST-ln6jx]

Is it perlite to the point?

[@burcugunay750]

Than yau tenküşün mersi kutbayy 😅👍🌴🌵🌵🌵🍀🍻😆😆😆😆

[@PilatesWithMeSDickens707]

Today arrived my baby adorable lithops , I need best care for them to keep them alive 🥰 I’ve seen best lithops with experience in this channel, thanks for sharing, also subscribed 🙌

[@catflowerfish1919]

How to protecting lithops in rain? I'm frm kerala , transperant glass is

[@semmett22]

What is the name of Mr. Shimada’s Buisness or website?

[@joshuavarney2346]

Where do I get the pretty ones?

[@mathildemariagianferrara8039]

Why are they kept so close to each other?

[@kimritchie9651]

Can you buy lithops from you Mr. Johnny? If so, how?

[@johnnyAGardening]

Sorry we do not sell plants. If you let us know where you are located we may be able to find a reputable seller near you.

[@yourmarkie346]

I wish i have one lithops💓

[@SS-sb7fk]

Great

[@stan9806]

Hi there I need help with my lithops unfortunately my cat tipped them over and one completely lost most of its roots is there any chance of it surviving it was my favourite one 😢?????????

[@johnnyAGardening]

Repot it immediately. Keep it out of extreme hot sun, but in good light. Water once, in around 14 days from repotting and with a little luck it will be just fine.

[@stan9806]

@@johnnyAGardening thank you so much I will follow that ! 💕💕

[@meghannwilkes7661]

And you are collecting your own seed?

[@이자룡-k6o]

영상 잘 보고 있습니다 ^^ 혹시 파종영상도 보여줄수 있나요?

[@johnnyAGardening]

씨뿌리기 영상입니다 시청해주셔서 감사합니다 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX7CoJecnK6Hfa8

[@jessicayim6896]

Hi John were to buy lithops seeds plz

[@johnnyAGardening]

At present Messa Gardens in California is best. Succulents Australia do not sell seeds at the moment.

[@pkc9150]

How can I save lithops which start rottening? Plse hlp me

[@johnnyAGardening]

It can be difficult after they start to rot, usually caused by overwatering, high humidity or potting mix that is not free draining, You need to dry them out, so out of the potting mix they are in leave them in a shaded position for a few days and then into a very free draining potting mix. No water for a few weeks and then only a little and once. Water no more than once a month, You will need some luck to get them to recover.

[@pkc9150]

@@johnnyAGardening tnx for ur reply🙏🏽

[@sabinarjinari8647]

How many months it takes to grow this size ??

[@reverie8223]

2-3 years

[@raygv1]

Ok wait see im trying to figure out the growing cycle when to water and when not to water and then I hear your accent so do I reverse what you’re saying or?…. I’m in the northern hemisphere.

[@johnnyAGardening]

Yes, we do say end of February Early March at the beginning of the video, so thats end of summer. The Cycle in the Southern Hemisphere (where Lithops come from ) is • Spring - the three transition months September, October and November. • Summer - the three hottest months December, January and February. • Autumn - the transition months March, April and May. Rest are winter

[@pearlfromthepilot984]

"You want good shape and form." me: *PLANT IS PLANT*

[@shanidu7185]

Hi John , How to buy lithops from you

[@johnnyAGardening]

Where are you located ?

[@mariafajoli6993]

Oi boa tarde sou nova no canal suas plantas são lindas de mais você vende moro no Brasil mais tenho irmão que mora no estado Unidos

[@johnnyAGardening]

Nos Estados Unidos, a Mesa Garden tem uma boa seleção e vende sementes.

[@reemmomo6158]

Are the colours real? Because at the nursery they told me they're fake, I'm kind of disappointed 😢

[@johnnyAGardening]

The colours are real, these plants come from many years of breeding by a renowned Japanese collector . Perhaps mention to the nursery that they are selected forms and hybrids from the collection of Mr Shimada Very rare hybrids and selected forms from line breeding, it would be Interesting to know which nursery told you that. The late Mr Yasuhiko Shimada has a son who has taken over the business.

[@reemmomo6158]

@@johnnyAGardening thank you so much for the information 🙏🏻🥰♥️♥️♥️♥️ This plant is new at my home country Jordan. I better start collecting all colours love them 🥰

[@diannefrench9550]

Do you sell your Lithops ?

[@johnnyAGardening]

These are from 'Succulents Australia'

[@peppemiola4576]

Hi there I have a question about seeds, I've had about a 15% success rate with my seeds, would you say thats normal?

[@johnnyAGardening]

It really does depend on the seed and the species. However 15% seems low. Remember that some seeds are slower than others and can take longer to germinate, older seeds may not be as viable, so check how old the seeds are. Always keep them going for at least 12 months after sowing.

[@burcugunay750]

Çekir, dek suculen harika, enterasan bitki, vuaaav😁

[@anacano1808]

Por favor, subtítulos en español

[@juanimaestre3122]

Sustitulo en Español please

[@hughejasse5463]

Ahhh yes, plant eugenics.

[@anitahendricks]

[@yaddahaysmarmalite4059]

i don't have 40 years left to live.

[@hanafri8]

All of this is so unnatural to where lithops grow in their natural habit,it's a shame it has been so commercialized! Give it to the Japanese to hybridize any plant,some of this plants do not even look remotely like the original species! Some of the original species are depleted in their natural habitats by unscrupulous overseas collectors,who paid poor locals to take them from their habitats - what a shame! Most people do not even know what their actual habitat looks like. The potting mix are definitely not the same as the soil in their habitat. I'm from South-Africa, and grew up with lithops,am also a big lover of them. Their cultivation outside of Namibia and South-Africa ,the only places where they are indigenous. Wish that the cultivation outside of our countries of origin was stopped,but due to our government of today,it was never stopped,they just don't care about anything! It's indigenous to our country,most places overseas are not suitable for growing lithops,otherwise it would have been found there. Most people know nothing about their cultivation,and will only kill it in the end! Australia has such strict border control,and no foreign material can even enter their "precious" country,it absurd that they can exploit ,and,cultivate,and sell our indigenous plants! Two faced to say the least! Growing Lithop is tricky,and hard,most will die within a short period of time,it's only the sellers of this unique plants that will make money in the end!

[@allorgansnobody]

why is this guy so obessed with trying to make it sound like his fancy for this or that feature is some sort of innate property of the thing, "superior" over and over. just say whatever features you're trying to select for, it's art, just do it, doesn't have to be inherently the best way.

[@reverie8223]

Of course he’s going to point it out… he’s a BREEDER and knows what to look for. Imagine hating on someone who dedicates years to growing lithops. Couldn’t be me!