Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Africa
America
Types
Lithops karasmontana
Lithops pseudotruncatella
Lithops fulviceps
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Desert, Dry areas
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cushion
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
root cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Drought Tolerant, Needs very little water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers, Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Rocky Soil, Sun
Drought
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
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Yes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LITHOPS
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
pebble plants
living stones
Lobelia
In Hindi
Living Stone
Lobelia
In German
lebendigen Stein
Lobelie
In French
Living Stone
Lobelia
In Spanish
Piedra viva
Lobelia
In Greek
Living Stone
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
pedra viva
Lobélia
In Polish
pedra viva
Lobelia
In Latin
vivus lapis,
Lobelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Aizoaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ruschiae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Living Stone and Lobelia
Season and care of Living Stone and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Living Stone and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Living Stone season is Not Available and Lobelia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Living Stone is Not Available and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Living Stone is Not Available and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Living Stone and Lobelia Physical Information
Living Stone and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Living Stone height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Living Stone and Lobelia are as follows:
Living Stone flower color: Not Available
Living Stone leaf color: Not Available
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Living Stone and Lobelia
Care of Living Stone and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Living Stone pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Living Stone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.