Living stones
Botanical name: Lithops
Living stones
Botanical name: Lithops
Description
Living stones (the genus name, Lithops, translates to "stone face") are easily recognizable for their bulbous, nearly fused leaf structure. Their uniquely rocklike appearance is likely a survival adaptation: herbivores are likely to confuse them for pebbles, so they won't attempt to consume them.
Species of Living stones
Optica stone plant
Optica stone plant is a hugely popular ornamental plant because of its unique appearance—it is a living stone plant, placed in this category because of its striking resemblance to pebbles. The epithet optica in its Latin name Lithops optica means "eye-like"; this relates to the plant's fleshy leaves that resemble an eye.
Living stone
The living stone resembles small, colorful stones. With its flowers emerging from the narrow gaps between two leaves, many people also refer to it as the "living stone Flower". Distinguishing native living stone from gravel scattered on the ground can be a real challenge to many people, but this can be overcome by growing it in a container. With its unique shape and high ornamental value, the living stone has become a very popular potted plant in recent years.
Truncate living stone
Truncate living stone (*Lithops pseudotruncatella*) is a succulent species native to Southern Africa. Truncate living stone is valued for its stone-like appearance and cultivated as a houseplant. This species was the first in its genus to be introduced in Europe. It is considered low-maintenance and easy to grow as a houseplant because it requires little watering.
Lithops localis
Lithops localis (the genus name, Lithops localis, translates to "stone face") are easily recognizable for their bulbous, nearly fused leaf structure. Their uniquely rocklike appearance is likely a survival adaptation: herbivores are likely to confuse them for pebbles, so they won't attempt to consume them.
Care Guide for Living stones
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Fig-marigold Genus
Living stones 
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