{"product_id":"lithops-living-stones","title":"2\" Pot Lithops (Living Stones)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Living Stones, Pebble Plants, Rock Plants, Living Rocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name: \u003cem\u003e Lithops spp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy desert dwellers that come in a wide (and wacky) variety of shapes and colors!  Very hardy and slow growing, with only occasional moisture needed, sometimes just a few waterings a year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Care Recommendations By The Dude-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBest for These Animals\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eSmall reptiles that prefer arid environments. \u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium or large animals can easily crush this slow-growing plant, and even with a smaller animal, a large scratch can easily scar or completely kill it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot ideal for large or burrowing reptiles that may crush delicate foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for arid plant-only terrariums or as a potted houseplant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBio Dude Substrates\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eThe Bio Dude's Terra Sahara\u003c\/em\u003e (for arid or desert setups)\u003cem data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"693\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoil Depth\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eMinimum 2 to 3 inches to allow proper root establishment.  A depth of 3 to 5 inches can help accommodate their long taproots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eThrives in shallow, well-draining bioactive soil or in small gravel\/finely crushed granite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eBright \u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eindirect\u003c\/strong\u003e light (or full-spectrum LED\/UVB terrarium lighting).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eAvoid placing directly under intense heat lamps — colors may bleach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHumidity \u0026amp; 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Placement in the Terrarium\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eIdeal range: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003e68–80°F (20–27°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure below 60°F (15°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eBest placed in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003emid to lower\u003c\/strong\u003e zones of the terrarium, away from other plants that could overshadow it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEdible \u0026amp; Side Effects if Ingested\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eNon-toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e to reptiles, amphibians, and most pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eWhile not meant as a food source, accidental ingestion may cause\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emild stomach irritation or vomiting in animals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePot Size \u0026amp; 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