Why do this? Is there a correlation between forcing new root growth and plant health? You could force any plant to grow new roots by trimming its root system ... doesn't mean the plant will benefit from it, though. What's the purpose here?
because unlike many other plants, these go dormant and will eventually die if you don't. they can go dormant and never wake up, especially after shipping or repotting.....
@@heathermiller76I just discovered these this year. What do you do in the winter? I don’t have a good north or east facing window. Do grow lights work?
@@raimeyewens7518 Grow lights will be perfect. It's what I use in the winter. Good luck!! Don't put them directly under them. More off to the side a bit. 12hrs on & 12hrs off.
Can that be done at any of the lithops live cycle? I’m going to receive my plants now and it is the end of May. Will it be safe to have roots trimmed now?
i think if you want to use regular water, after cut needs to wait maybe one day to let the wound dry then plant in the moist soil or if you plant in right away. don't water till the next day, same thing. without fungicide just needs a longer time, but that prob no point to do this. just plant directly.