Living-Stones Also called flowering-stones, mimicry plant, or stoneface (Lithops species) Living-stones looks just like a small rock split down the middle. It rarely blooms indoors. Light Place in high light (southern exposure) year-round to better odds of bloom. Water Allow soil to dry out between thorough waterings. Water just enough in winter to keep leaves alive. Temperature Maintain average temperatures. From 50 to 80 degrees OK. Comments Use porous, sandy soil. After planting, never repot or pot up. Do not feed. Propagate by seed in spring or by division of mature plants in early summer every three to four years.