I Am a Lithops Killer: How to Avoid Killing Succulents with Smart Food Recycling 🤫
To this self-proclaimed “lithops killer,” that means I’ve buried more living stones than I wish to acknowledge. But the hand-crank started turning for me when I realized: my composting habits were killing my succulents. If you’re having trouble with mushy, dying lithops in your apartment, this is the reality →
Seemingly tradiitonal composting in tiny spaces ends up with:
⚠️ Soil that is too wet from an excess of nitrogen
⚠️ Fungus gnats in food scraps
⚠️ Rotten through slow decomposition
The Apartment Gardener’s Stealth Weapon
This is where an electric food recycler is your friend in need. Say goodbye to large compost bins that take weeks to work. Unlike traditional compost piles, the Moreborn Electronic Composter turns kitchen waste into odorless, pathogen-free fertilize in 3 hours with no moisture and no pests.
3 Methods for Food Recyclers to Save Succulents:
1️⃣High Precision Moisture Control
“Electric composters reduced moisture content by 80 percent.verses traditional …” – USDA Composting Study
Lithops need <10% soil moisture. According to our tests, the recycled scraps are still at a perfect level of 8-9%.
2️⃣ Instant Pest Elimination
The development of gnat eggs are killed by high-temperature processing (160°F/71°C). No more infestations!
3️⃣ pH-Balanced Output
Succulents prefer an alkaline soil (7.5-8.5 ph). Automatic food recyclers neutralize pH — not so predictable do-it-yourself compost.
My Results After Switching:
✅ Successfully kept zero lithops alive for 6 months
✅ 40% quicker growth using nutrient-rich fertilizer
✅ No longer feel “compost guilt” about wasting food
👉Pro Tip: For the perfect lithops soil mix 1 part recycled compost to 3 parts gritty mix!
FAQ Section
Q. Can I have a food recycler in a pet-friendly apartment?
A: Absolutely! Sealed systems keep curious pets away from scraps.
Q: Will it process citrus/onion scraps which are detrimental to plants?
A: Yes! Acidic compounds are neutralised – safe for succulents!
Q: How noisy are electric composters?
A: They sound under 38dB (quieter than a fridge). But most run through the night with the delayed start.