All species of Lithops contain tannins in the epidermal layers of the leaves. It is not fully understood what these tanniniferous idioplasts do. Lithops dinteri var. It is apparent that the presence of these tannins aids the plants in camouflaging themselves. Lithops' desert environment experiences sporadic rainfall and periods of drought.
Water is the main limiting factor.
The taxonomic investigation of this genus is complicated. Since its primary classification by N.E. Brown, different traits have been included in deciphering its taxa. Even the most meticulous expert often mixes up, the numerous species of Lithops. On my windowsill in the bathroom, where I get the most direct light, I am growing Lithops. I can not quite figure out the third.