LITEStone Products
LITEStone Pottery™ is a special blend of a lightweight concrete hand crafted by our Bennett Plants employees. Often pitted and cracked by design, each one is individual and will vary slightly in size, height, color, and texture. The succulent arrangements are often produced from our own stock plants. As a result, the arrangements will differ slightly from pot to pot and from shipment to shipment. This variety ensures an ever changing pattern of plantings throughout our growing process regardless of the product.
General Care:
Succulents are a very versatile plant as a rule. High light is preferred, but low or partial sun locations are suitable as well. Watering is the key in maintaining a beautiful product while on the retail shelf. Generally, watering should not take place until the soil on the top of the pot is dry to the touch. The watering needs will be different for each location and is subject to a variety of conditions such as air movement, light intensity, and temperature. Inside, generally the products will need watering once a week. If outside in bright sunshine, products will need watering more often. Depending on outside weather and temperature, two times weekly might be needed for smaller pots (Mini). The soil should be dry on top before watering regardless of location. Our arrangements are packed with plants to make beautiful arrangements. That, in addition to the naturally porous concrete, ensures a regular and even drying out of the products and will help with the judgement of watering. Succulents are not hard to care for, but rot is possible to occur if water is applied too often. It is therefore usually better to err on drying the products out too much than to overwater if there is a question about what to do. Some succulents are cold hardy; however, the variety of our arrangements makes judging the cold hardiness of products complex. As a rule, the LITEStone Arrangements™ should be protected from temperatures below 40 degrees in the colder seasons. Remove yellow or dead leaves promptly when they appear. If leaves or stems break off accidentally, many will root with or without soil. As many gardeners will attest, succulents will survive even when broken. Rooting of stems and leaves is not only possible, it is probable if enough patience is exercised.
Find your product for a more detailed watering guide:
Mini (LS130)
Minis are typically planted with one of the hardiest succulents - Haworthia. Minis are one of our smallest products, but they still do not typically need watering every day. If inside, once weekly is generally sufficient unless the Mini is placed in a warm location or with a lot of air movement.
Uno (LS201)
Uno’s are single succulents planted in a LITEStone Pot™. Watering needs depends on the plant in the pot. A good general rule of thumb is to make sure the top of the soil is dry before making a watering judgement.
Mini Geo (LS150)
Mini Geos are typically planted with one of the hardiest succulents - Haworthia. Minis are one of our smallest pots, but they still do not typically need watering every day. Inside, once weekly is generally sufficient unless it is placed in a warm location or with a lot of air movement.
Small Sq/Rnd Pots (LS101/102)
Small Square and Small Round Pots are some of the easiest to care for products we offer. Water is typically needed only 2-3 times a month inside. Outside, weekly watering is the general rule. Pots displayed outside usually need overhead protection during rainy periods.
Cactus Bowl and Dish Gardens
LITEStone Cactus Gardens require the least amount of water of all products. The cacti planted in the pots can go months without water and still survive. The best watering practice is generally once monthly. Protect from rain if kept outside.
Mini Cauldron (LS122)
Mini Cauldrons are typically planted with one of the hardiest succulents - Haworthia. Minis are one of our smallest pots, but they still do not typically need watering every day. If inside, once weekly is generally sufficient unless the Mini is placed in a warm location with lots of sun.
Small Square Vase (LS116)
Small Square Vases typically need watering only 2-3 times per month inside. Outside, weekly watering is a good general rule. Protect from full sun outside and from rain if at all possible unless in an arid region.
Medium Cactus Log (LSC210
The LITEStone Cactus Log™ is very easy to care for. A good general rule of thumb is once monthly watering. Take care to evenly disperse watering along the entire length of the log for best results.
Small Brick (LS145)
Small Bricks are typically planted with one of the hardiest succulents - Haworthia. They do not typically need watering every day. If inside, once weekly is generally sufficient unless the Mini is placed in a warm location.
Small Dish Garden (LS128)
Small Dish Gardens typically only need watering 2-3 times per month inside. Outside, weekly watering is more likely. If outside, protect from the elements during rainy periods.
Posh Pots
Our LITEStone Posh Pots™ are great for macreme hangers or flat surfaces. Once monthly watering is a good rule for indoors. If grown outdoors, weekly watering is needed if in warm weather. Protect from the elements during rainy periods.
Large Round Planter (LS119)
The Large Planter is planted with mature succulents and needs very little water unless displayed outside. Indoors, make sure the soil is dry to the touch at least an inch below the surface befoe watering. Protect from the element if grown outside during rainy periods.
