Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
South America
Types
Lithops karasmontana
Lithops pseudotruncatella
Lithops fulviceps
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Desert, Dry areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Winter, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
root cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Drought Tolerant, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers, Does not require fertilizer once established
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Rocky Soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LITHOPS
ANANAS
Common Name
pebble plants
living stones
Pineapple
In Hindi
Living Stone
अनानास
In German
lebendigen Stein
Ananas
In French
Living Stone
Ananas
In Spanish
Piedra viva
Piña
In Greek
Living Stone
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
pedra viva
Abacaxi
In Polish
pedra viva
Ananas
In Latin
vivus lapis,
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Bromeliales
Family
Aizoaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Ruschiae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Living Stone and Pineapple
Season and care of Living Stone and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Living Stone and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Living Stone season is Not Available and Pineapple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Living Stone is Not Available and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Living Stone is Not Available and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Living Stone and Pineapple Physical Information
Living Stone and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Living Stone height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Living Stone and Pineapple are as follows:
Living Stone flower color: Not Available
Living Stone leaf color: Not Available
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Living Stone and Pineapple
Care of Living Stone and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Living Stone pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Living Stone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.