If, like me, you are interested in Lithops and perhaps Conophytum and you are in Australia, you will probably have discovered by now just how difficult it is to obtain these wonderous plants or their seeds. Interest in both these species is reasonably high in Australia, considering their obscurity, however most people are put off trying to grow them simply because of the difficulty or costs involved in obtaining plants or seeds.
What's Changed?Very little has changed, both Lithops and Conophytum are still difficult to obtain, however, they are becoming more prevalent by way of on-line auction sites (like e-Bay™ and Oztion™) and some are available at good prices. Plants supplied from overseas must meet strict quarantine regulations to protect Australia's biodiversity, and rightly so, and unless you are importing vast numbers, the costs involved are beyond most individuals. When I first attempted growing Lithops in 1999, I purchased the six packets of commercially available seed in my State. Each $5.75 packet had 15 seeds and without even basic growing instructions, I was soon left dismayed at their difficulty and not very keen to spend that much again just to be met with failure.
Hopefully, on this site you will find enough information to show you that Lithops are neither too difficult to grow or too expensive to try.
Check out our catalogue page to see what is available to buy.Our plants are available to Australian customers only. Please ensure you are aware of any quarantine restrictions applicable to your State as we cannot provide any certification. Thank You.