Living stones & mesembs — Aizoaceae

Most living stones & mesembs are pet-safe. Of the 197 living stones & mesembs we cover, 119 are non-toxic on the ASPCA list and 78 carry a toxic or mildly-toxic rating. Even in a mostly-safe family, confirm the individual species before trusting it around pets.

Most living stones & mesembs want plenty of direct sun — 166 of the 197 in our library do best there. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it needs more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much.

Some living stones & mesembs suit experienced growers — several want strong light, sharp drainage or a specific seasonal rhythm. Check the individual species page for the exact regime before you buy.

The Aizoaceae family — the living stones & mesembs — groups 197 species across 23 genera in the Growli library, most prominently Lithops, Conophytum, Delosperma. Members share a broadly similar light, water and soil pattern, which is why it pays to learn the family before the individual plant.