Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Southern Africa
Asia, Europe
Types
Lithops karasmontana
Lithops pseudotruncatella
Lithops fulviceps
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Desert, Dry areas
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Flower Color
Not Available
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Unknown
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Tiny
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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 water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers, Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Rocky Soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Beautification, 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
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
LITHOPS
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
pebble plants
living stones
Thyme
In Hindi
Living Stone
अजवायन के फूल
In German
lebendigen Stein
Thymian
In French
Living Stone
Thym
In Spanish
Piedra viva
Tomillo
In Greek
Living Stone
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
pedra viva
Tomilho
In Polish
pedra viva
Tymianek
In Latin
vivus lapis,
Thymum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Not Available
Family
Aizoaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Ruschiae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Living Stone and Thyme
Season and care of Living Stone and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Living Stone and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Living Stone season is Not Available and Thyme season is Not Available. The type of soil for Living Stone is Not Available and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Living Stone is Not Available and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Living Stone and Thyme Physical Information
Living Stone and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Living Stone height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Living Stone and Thyme are as follows:
Living Stone flower color: Not Available
Living Stone leaf color: Not Available
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Living Stone and Thyme
Care of Living Stone and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Living Stone pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Living Stone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.