Lithops lesliei subsp. burchellii (C308) Douglas Handmade Pots

Lithops lesliei subsp. burchellii (C308) Douglas Handmade PotsA very pretty Lithops species and also not often seen for sale. It has blue grey bodies, with a very fine intricate pattern. It normally has 2 to 3 heads and is one of the larger bodied species. It occurs naturally near Douglas and is one of only two known locations where this species is found. Plants being offered are adult plants, all are single headed, with diameter of about 3 to 4 cm. Flower colour is yellow.

It produces pretty yellow flowers with central red stripe during winter

which may reach a diameter of 10 cm over a period of more than 10 years

A species that is extremely rare in nature

with large yellow flowers in Spring

allowing the stems to climb into sunnier areas

Produces small yellow flowers throughout summer

The species needs to be grown in sandy soils

Plants consist of adult plants

Benefits from bright sunlight  and light watering throughout the year

Can handle a fair amount of frost

The species is very rare and known only from one locality near the Spektakel Pass

Small handmade pots with a striking vertical pattern