Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Africa
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Lithops karasmontana
Lithops pseudotruncatella
Lithops fulviceps
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
Barren waste areas, Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
root cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Does not require lot of watering, Drought Tolerant, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Rocky Soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Not Available
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Clematis
LITHOPS
Common Name
Clematis
pebble plants
living stones
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
Living Stone
In German
Klematis
lebendigen Stein
In French
Clématite
Living Stone
In Spanish
Clemátide
Piedra viva
In Greek
κληματιτής
Living Stone
In Portuguese
Clematite
pedra viva
In Polish
Clematis
pedra viva
In Latin
Clematis
vivus lapis,
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Aizoaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Clematis and Living Stone
Wondering what are the properties of Clematis and Living Stone? We provide you with everything About Clematis and Living Stone. Clematis doesn't have thorns and Living Stone doesn't have thorns. Also Clematis does not have fragrant flowers. Clematis has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract and Living Stone has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Clematis and Living Stone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clematis and Living Stone
Season and care of Clematis and Living Stone is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Living Stone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Living Stone season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Living Stone is Not Available while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Living Stone is Not Available.
Clematis and Living Stone Physical Information
Clematis and Living Stone physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Living Stone height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Clematis and Living Stone are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Living Stone flower color: Not Available
- Living Stone leaf color: Not Available
Care of Clematis and Living Stone
Care of Clematis and Living Stone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Living Stone pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Living Stone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.