Have you grown this houseplant? Living rocks

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Good morning at Dougherty Iowa.  We are going to have record highs today.  Wait for it 60F(15C).  It will be very awesome to have it.  BUT the weekend we are to have a change, and you know we must as it is still Feb.  If it was this warm now to spring, our summer would be unbearable.  JUST ENJOY…I have opened the doors in the greenhouse all ready to help keep it a little cooler.  Even doing that yesterday the temperature was 99F.  I can tell you it warmed up my water tank, so that will help with using warmer water. All in all, this is ok. I will be out there this afternoon planting, cleaning and organizing.  Here I go.  ENJOY this temperature.
 
Now Australia family and friends for your Tuesday Feb 17 and just saw they are cancelling events to beat the heat.  High of 93F(33C) with a 60% chance of rain.  Stay cool, stay safe. 
 
I first saw these living rocks in Texas when we went to visit Jennifer. Of course, brought one home.  I couldn’t keep it alive.  I will try to find these which I think would be fun to see if you can grow them. 

Unique Houseplants You Can Actually Find Written By: Su Reid-St. John Master Gardener
When I was growing up, my grandmother had an army of African violets growing in the window on the stair landing. To this day, whenever I see fuzzy-leafed purple blooms, I think of my Nana. My friends’ grandparents had snake plants, begonias, and (of course) plenty of spider plants cascading from pots suspended in macrame hangers. I’m sure you can think of plants that your grandmother enjoyed!
While all of these plants have never really gone out of style, sometimes you just want to grow something new-to-you and, well, different!
Living Stones (Lithops)
These delightful, kid-friendly plants look like the kinds of small, colorful rocks you pick up and bring home in your pocket. Originally from Africa, they love warmth and sunlight, so make sure you place them far away from drafts or the AC. And really, what you see is what you get: Living stones grow very slowly and stay low to the ground. Plant several that catch your eye in a pot together—they’ll last for many years if given good care.
Size: 1 inch tall and 1 to 3 inches wide
Soil: These are drought-tolerant little plants—the best choice is fast-draining soil formulated for cactuses.
Light: Give living stones at least 6 hours of bright, direct sunlight every day.
Water: These delightful little plants can live without water for a while. Moisten the soil lightly during spring and fall, while they’re growing, but skip the watering during dormant times (summer and winter).
Okay for kids/pets? Yes! Living stones are nontoxic.
https://www.almanac.com/five-unique-houseplants-add-fun-quirky-vibe-your-home
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa [email protected]  641-794-3337  cell 641-903-9365  Beckysgreenhouse.com  Facebook Becky Kerndt Litterer or Becky’s Greenhouse