Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Lithops karasmontana
Lithops pseudotruncatella
Lithops fulviceps
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Desert, Dry areas
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
root cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Drought Tolerant, Needs very little water
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers, Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Rocky Soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Conophytum
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
knopies
cone plants
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Living Stone
चकोतरा
In German
lebendigen Stein
Pampelmuse
In French
Living Stone
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Piedra viva
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Living Stone
πομέλο
In Portuguese
pedra viva
Pomelo
In Polish
pedra viva
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
vivus lapis,
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Aizoaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Conophytum and Pummelo
Season and care of Conophytum and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Conophytum and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Conophytum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Conophytum is Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Conophytum is Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Conophytum and Pummelo Physical Information
Conophytum and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Conophytum height is 250.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Conophytum and Pummelo are as follows:
Conophytum flower color: White, Yellow, Pink and Lavender
Conophytum leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Conophytum and Pummelo
Care of Conophytum and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Conophytum pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Conophytum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.