Description
Lithops bromfieldii is a non-halophytic medium sized Lithops, mostly about 25 X 20 mm with up to 10 or more heads, (mostly 2-4)
Bodies (paired leaves): Obconical, truncate, top surface slightly convex and bullate generally reddish coloured. The face is elliptical to kidney-shaped more or less equal with impressed valley-like channels and raised islands, and bold rubrications. The fissure is shallow, 4-8 mm; lobes conjunct. This species is characterized by impressed valley-like channels, raised islands, and bold rubrications and is quite variable
Flowers: Yellow, small to large 25-35(-45) mm in diameter.
Seeds: Yellow-brown, rugose.
Remarks: This species is quite variable and the colours and face pattern varies in plant from different provenance.
Origin and Habitat
15 km ENE of Upington, South Africa
Cultivation and Propagation
In the winter season the plant doesn’t need watering, the plant at this time extracts water from the outer succulent leaves, allowing them to shrivel away, and relocating water to the rest of the plant and to the new leaves that form during this period. This plant is best for a well lit area (Bright shade to full sun). Water sparingly only when warm, no water when cold.
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