I accidentally knocked my plant of my shelf, there was no damage to it but the plant got completely yeeted out of the pot, and it’s splitting, I’m mostly worried that because of the manipulation and the falling it will slow even more the splitting, should I worry as much as I’m doing now?
by Rbbioly
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I wouldn’t worry if there is no damage and the roots are still intact. It can take months for some of them to finish splitting, they are slow at everything
Lithops are very durable plants. Natively grow in a very dry climate, with extreme seasonal temperature swings.
While the plant is splitting, hair-like roots off the plant’s tap root fall apart. At this stage, plant’s new leaves derive their moisture solely from the old leaves. Only commence watering once the splitting has fully finished. Leave the remnants of the withered leaves alone. They provide shade protection for the plant from strong sunlight while emerging into its new growth cycle. Eventually, those dried up leaves will fully shrivel too.