Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Lithops karasmontana
Lithops pseudotruncatella
Lithops fulviceps
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Desert, Dry areas
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
root cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Drought Tolerant, Needs very little water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers, Does not require fertilizer once established
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
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
Yes
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LITHOPS
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
pebble plants
living stones
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Living Stone
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
lebendigen Stein
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Living Stone
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Piedra viva
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Living Stone
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
pedra viva
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
pedra viva
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
vivus lapis,
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Aizoaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ruschiae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Living Stone and Wild Blue Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Living Stone and Wild Blue Phlox? We provide you with everything About Living Stone and Wild Blue Phlox. Living Stone doesn't have thorns and Wild Blue Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Living Stone does not have fragrant flowers. Living Stone has allergic reactions like Not Available and Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Living Stone and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Living Stone and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Living Stone and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Living Stone season is Not Available and Wild Blue Phlox season is Not Available. The type of soil for Living Stone is Not Available and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Living Stone is Not Available and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Living Stone and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Living Stone and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Living Stone height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Living Stone and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Living Stone flower color: Not Available
Living Stone leaf color: Not Available
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Living Stone and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Living Stone and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Living Stone pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Living Stone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.