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Aucampiae living stone (Lithops aucampiae)
Aucampiae living stone Lithops aucampiaePhoto: yellowcloud · CC BY 2.0

Collector · rosette

Aucampiae living stone

Lithops aucampiae

Also found as Lithops aucampiae L.Bolus

Lithops Aucampiae (Lithops aucampiae) is a rosette companion plant. Its care profile below covers light, water, temperature, humidity, substrate, feeding, seasonal care, propagation, and household placement.

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Typical placement
A very bright dry windowsill in a small mineral-filled container
Care
Specialist · Living-stone succulent
Everyday size
A compact tabletop rosette at first; allow room for offsets or mature leaf spread.
Collector class
Collector
Seller listings
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Botanical identity

One canonical record.

Names, aliases, lineage, and care information are organized here under one companion plant record.

Genus
Lithops
Family
Aizoaceae
Genetic status
Species
Propagation forms
Cutting · Division · Seedling
Plant form
Representative photograph
Information checked
2026-07-31

Household safety

Conservative household placement

No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.

This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.

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Practical care guide

How to care for Aucampiae living stone

Living-stone succulent guidance translated into an everyday growing plan.

Specialist
Light
Very bright light with several hours of sun
Water
Water only during the species' active cycle; keep nearly dry while old leaves are absorbed
Temperature
Warm days with cooler, frost-free nights (10–30°C)
Humidity
Low humidity with excellent airflow (15–45%)
Potting medium
Predominantly mineral, gritty succulent mix
Drainage
Immediate drainage in a small unglazed or well-vented pot
Feeding
Little or no feed; if used, apply dilute low-nitrogen feed in active growth
Pruning and grooming
Do not peel living leaf pairs; remove only fully dry material
Seasonal rhythm
Seasonal watering discipline is essential; growth cycles vary among genera
Propagation
Seed or careful division of multiheaded plants
Travel planning
Often tolerates three weeks or more when in a dry phase
Common watch-outs
Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow
Care sourcesRoyal Horticultural Society — Cacti and succulent houseplants

Safety and placement

A clear household plan

Conservative precaution based on the ASPCA database's stated limitation that its list is not all-inclusive. Absence from the list is not treated as proof of safety.

Pets
No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.
Children
This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.
Handling
Use normal gardening hygiene and wash hands after pruning or repotting.
Placement
Choose a stable location beyond the reach of children and animals; collect fallen material promptly.
If exposure happens
If a person chews the plant, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For animal exposure, call a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; urgent breathing, collapse, seizure, or severe swelling requires emergency care.
Safety sourcesASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants databasePoison Control plant safety guide

Plant visual

The companion plant, clearly credited.

Aucampiae living stone (Lithops aucampiae)
Aucampiae living stone Lithops aucampiaePhoto: yellowcloud · CC BY 2.0

Primary identification photograph

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Scenes

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Aucampiae living stone

Bright executive office · Modern living room · Sheltered patio

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