Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Lithops karasmontana
Lithops pseudotruncatella
Lithops fulviceps
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Barren waste areas, Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
root cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
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
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
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
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
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
Malus sylvestris
LITHOPS
Common Name
European crab apple
pebble plants
living stones
In Hindi
european crab apple
Living Stone
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
lebendigen Stein
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Living Stone
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Piedra viva
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Living Stone
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
pedra viva
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
pedra viva
In Latin
european crab apple
vivus lapis,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Aizoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ruschiae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Living Stone
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Living Stone? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Living Stone. European Crab Apple has thorns and Living Stone doesn't have thorns. Also European Crab Apple does not have fragrant flowers. European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems and Living Stone has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems. 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 European Crab Apple and Living Stone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Living Stone
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Living Stone is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Living Stone Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Living Stone season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Living Stone is Not Available while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Living Stone is Not Available.
European Crab Apple and Living Stone Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Living Stone physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Living Stone height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Living Stone are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Living Stone flower color: Not Available
- Living Stone leaf color: Not Available
Care of European Crab Apple and Living Stone
Care of European Crab Apple and Living Stone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Living Stone pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer European Crab Apple 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.