Overview
Lithops gracilidelineata subsp. gracilidelineata var. gracilidelineata 'Café au Lait' is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Lithops, part of the Aizoaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lithops gracilidelineata subsp. gracilidelineata var. gracilidelineata 'Café au Lait' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include patio and container plants.
About
Lithops gracilidelineata subsp. gracilidelineata var. gracilidelineata 'Café au Lait' is a clump-forming succulent cultivar within the genus Lithops, known for their almost stemless, fleshy leaves that meet at the base with translucent spots on the flattened tips. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun and requires a sheltered position with well-drained, gritty soil such as loam or sand, tolerating a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. It is suitable for patio and container cultivation, flowering in summer with daisy-like blooms emerging from the leaf split. Propagation is by seed sown in early spring or by offsets.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lithops
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Lithops gracilidelineata subsp. gracilidelineata var. gracilidelineata 'Café au Lait' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent, Houseplants
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lithops gracilidelineata subsp. gracilidelineata var. gracilidelineata 'Café au Lait'
- Propagation
- Seed sown at 19-21°C in early spring, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lithops gracilidelineata subsp. gracilidelineata var. gracilidelineata 'Café au Lait'?
Lithops gracilidelineata subsp. gracilidelineata var. gracilidelineata 'Café au Lait' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lithops gracilidelineata subsp. gracilidelineata var. gracilidelineata 'Café au Lait' need?
Lithops gracilidelineata subsp. gracilidelineata var. gracilidelineata 'Café au Lait' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lithops gracilidelineata subsp. gracilidelineata var. gracilidelineata 'Café au Lait' hardy in the UK?
Lithops gracilidelineata subsp. gracilidelineata var. gracilidelineata 'Café au Lait' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Lithops gracilidelineata subsp. gracilidelineata var. gracilidelineata 'Café au Lait'?
Seed sown at 19-21°C in early spring, offsets.
More in the Lithops genus
- Lithops aucampiae var. koelemanii
- Lithops dinteri
- Lithops herrei 'Splendido'
- Lithops karasmontana subsp. karasmontana
- Lithops otzeniana
- Lithops aucampiae Kuruman form
- Lithops karasmontana var. opalina
- Lithops schwantesii subsp. schwantesii var. urikosensis 'Nutwerk'