Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Lithops karasmontana
Lithops pseudotruncatella
Lithops fulviceps
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Desert, Dry areas
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
root cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Drought Tolerant, Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Rocky Soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LITHOPS
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
pebble plants
living stones
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Living Stone
ओसेज संतरे
In German
lebendigen Stein
Osage Orange
In French
Living Stone
Osage orange
In Spanish
Piedra viva
Osage naranja
In Greek
Living Stone
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
pedra viva
Osage laranja
In Polish
pedra viva
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
vivus lapis,
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Aizoaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Living Stone and Osage Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Living Stone and Osage Orange? We provide you with everything About Living Stone and Osage Orange. Living Stone doesn't have thorns and Osage Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Living Stone does not have fragrant flowers. Living Stone has allergic reactions like Not Available and Osage Orange has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Living Stone and Osage Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Living Stone and Osage Orange
Season and care of Living Stone and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Living Stone and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Living Stone season is Not Available and Osage Orange season is Not Available. The type of soil for Living Stone is Not Available and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Living Stone is Not Available and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Living Stone and Osage Orange Physical Information
Living Stone and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Living Stone height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Living Stone and Osage Orange are as follows:
Living Stone flower color: Not Available
Living Stone leaf color: Not Available
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Living Stone and Osage Orange
Care of Living Stone and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Living Stone pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.