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