From Field Hobby to Scientific Mission
Frikkie and Hilde Mouton began cultivating and studying Lithops at Alte Kalköfen Lodge in southern Namibia. Through continuous field research, scientific documentation and conservation activities, their work developed into the Lithops Research & Conservation Foundation (LRCF), which today serves as an international centre for the research, conservation and scientific understanding of the genus Lithops.
In 2012, Dr Roy Earlé (UK) joined the project, helping to establish it as the Lithops Research & Conservation Foundation and broadening its scientific reach. His work has resulted in numerous publications based on the Foundation’s field research, including the landmark book Lithops in Habitat and Cultivation. Today, the Foundation continues to grow as an internationally recognised centre for Lithops research and conservation.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Your support helps us continue vital field research, maintain our conservation collections, and safeguard threatened Lithops populations in Namibia and South Africa. Every contribution, no matter the size, directly supports habitat studies, seed preservation, educational outreach, and the long-term protection of these extraordinary plants. Together, we can ensure that Lithops thrive in the wild for generations to come.
