Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
Southern Africa
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Lithops karasmontana
Lithops pseudotruncatella
Lithops fulviceps
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Desert, Dry areas
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
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 Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
root cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Drought Tolerant, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LITHOPS
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
pebble plants
living stones
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
Living Stone
Red Pitaya
In German
lebendigen Stein
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Living Stone
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Piedra viva
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Living Stone
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
pedra viva
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
pedra viva
Red Pitaya
In Latin
vivus lapis,
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aizoaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Living Stone and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Living Stone and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Living Stone and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Living Stone season is Not Available and Red Pitaya season is Not Available. The type of soil for Living Stone is Not Available and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Living Stone is Not Available and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Living Stone and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Living Stone and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Living Stone height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Living Stone and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Living Stone flower color: Not Available
Living Stone leaf color: Not Available
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Living Stone and Red Pitaya
Care of Living Stone and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Living Stone pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Red Pitaya 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 Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.