Aloe 22 (3) 59-61, 1985. Lithops lesliei f. albinica (Lithops lesliei C036A TL: Near Warrenton, South Africa cv. albinica) Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli. Nice yellowish green body and top with fine intricate green pattern and white flowers. Origin and Habitat: Type locality near Warrenton Northern Cape South Africa. Description Lithops lesliei 'Albinica' is a dwarf succulent with a soft rootstock that produces a pair of leaves with an inverted cone shape. The body is up to 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide. Leaves are grass green to yellowish with yellow speckles or dots.
Lithops lesliei 'Albinica' World of Succulents
Lithops lesliei 'Albinica': Rare mesembs from South Africa that are accustomed to full sun, rocky soil, and droughts that last several months. Only the very tops of the leaves are visible aboveground and even these are well-camouflaged in a variety of colors and patterns to blend in with the surrounding geology. 1 of 3 Variety or Cultivar 'Albinica' is a tender, nearly stemless, clump-forming, perennial succulent with pairs of bright- to yellow-green leaves that form a cone-shaped body with convex upper surfaces. Each leaf surface has translucent yellow dots and patches. Lithops lesliei is a small, almost stemless succulent with soft rootstocks that produces a pair of leaves with the shape of an inverted cone. The leaves come in a wide range of colors, including shades of green, pink, brown, grey, and orange. Lithops lesliei 'Albinica' is a dwarf succulent with a soft rootstock that produces a pair of leaves with an inverted cone shape. The body…
Lithops lesliei f. albinica
Gard. Chron. 1922, Ser. III. lxxi. 65. Family: AIZOACEAE Lithops lesliei Photo by: Frikkie Hall In habitat. Origin and Habitat: Southern and South-eastern Districts, Botswana; Free State, Gautenberg, eastern districts of Northern Cape, eastern part of North West, South Africa. Lithops Lesliei Albinica type Succulent family Aizoaceae ph 5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral Light Full sun to partial shade Frost Not Frost hardy Soil Light and free draining Water Very little water Plant & bloom calendar Best time to plant full grown dimensions 0.02 M 0.01 M Description Plant Care Tasks Lithops lesliei 'Albinica' The RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) helps gardeners choose the best plants for their garden. RHS Plants for Pollinators plants. This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects. Lithops Lesliei Albinaca Sun: full sun to partial shade Water: Typical water needs for a succulent Temperature: Zone 10a from 30° F to 35° F (-1.1 ° C to 1.7° C) to Zone 11b from 45° F to 50° F (7.2° C to 10° C) Winter Survival: Not cold hardy Propagation: cuttings, seeds Flower: in the summer and fall Flower Type: white
Lithops lesliei f. albinica C 36 A cod. LIT28 Lithops, Cod, Beans, Vegetables, Plants, Cod Fish
A member of the family known as 'mimicry plants,' Lithops lesliei 'Albinica' has evolved to closely resemble the rocks and pebbles characteristic of its native South African environment. With broad, fleshy leaves speckled in shades of olive green and mustard yellow, this succulent lives primarily under the soil, with o Lithops lesliei 'Albinica' is a small, almost stemless succulent with a soft rootstock that produces a pair of leaves, up to 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide, with an inverted cone shape. Leaves are grass green to yellowish with yellow speckles or dots. They are separated by a shallow fissure. Flowers are white, daisy-like, up to 2 inches (5 cm) in.
1-12 across wfissure in middle little water in Summer none in Winter Foliage Color: Unknown - Tell us Height: under 6 in. (15 cm) Spacing: 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) Where to Grow: Can be grown as an annual Suitable for growing in containers Danger: N/A Bloom Color:
Lithops lesliei 'Albinica' World of Succulents
Scientific name: Lithops lesliei (N.E. Br.) N.E. Br. (1912) subsp. lesliei var. lesliei 'Albinica' (White flowering + green bodied form) Origin: ( TL) near Warrenton Northern Cape SA C36a "albinica" white blooms Lithops lesliei f. Albinica: Plant group: Living stones - Lithops. Plant family: Aizoaceae. Climate: Subtropical partial desert and desert climate. Minimal temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F) Optimal temperature: 28-32°C (82-89°F) Recommended place: bright,sunny. bright, am or pm sunlight. Soil: lithops soil. Plant form:
