Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Southern Africa
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Lithops karasmontana
Lithops pseudotruncatella
Lithops fulviceps
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Desert, Dry areas
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
root cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Drought Tolerant, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Rocky Soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LITHOPS
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
pebble plants
living stones
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Living Stone
Broomsedge grass
In German
lebendigen Stein
broomsedge Gras
In French
Living Stone
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Piedra viva
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Living Stone
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
pedra viva
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
pedra viva
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
vivus lapis,
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Ruschiae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Living Stone and Broomsedge
Season and care of Living Stone and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Living Stone and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Living Stone season is Not Available and Broomsedge season is Not Available. The type of soil for Living Stone is Not Available and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Living Stone is Not Available and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Living Stone and Broomsedge Physical Information
Living Stone and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Living Stone height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Living Stone and Broomsedge are as follows:
Living Stone flower color: Not Available
Living Stone leaf color: Not Available
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Living Stone and Broomsedge
Care of Living Stone and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Living Stone pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Living Stone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.