- Rare Plant
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light)
- Below Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 10 Inches
This unusual and rare succulent is a perennial plant native to South Africa. Sometimes this plant is called a candlestick plant and the botanical name is Senecio stapeliiformis. The stems of the Pickle Plant are fleshy and pencil-like with silvery-green striations. It has a distinctive, dark-green pickle pattern and soft spines along the sides. Pickle Plant Senecio is extremely drought, disease, and pest tolerant, making it easy to grow.
Best Locations For Growing Pickle Plant Succulent
The Pickle Plant Succulent is the perfect windowsill plant, or show it off under a grow light. Try to choose a location that will stay above 40° Fahrenheit. In the right conditions, this plant produces a gorgeous orange-red flower that contrasts nicely with its stem.
Pickle Plant Succulent Sunlight Requirements
This succulent plant needs bright direct or indirect light. Place your Pickle Plant where it gets the most bright light possible. Southern or western exposures are ideal.
Pickle Plant Succulent Care
Soil for this plant should be quick draining and sandy. A blend for cacti and succulents would work well or you can make your own mix by using 2.5 parts potting soil, 1 part coarse sand, and 1 part perlite. The Pickle Plant is naturally a vining plant, so to maintain a certain shape, it should be trimmed periodically.
Watering Pickle Plant Succulent
Allow the potting soil to dry completely before watering; the soil should be visibly dry. At that point, fully saturate the soil until water runs out of the bottom of the pot. A Pickle Plant kept on the dry side will usually grow more full and bushy.
Feeding Pickle Plant Succulent
Use a balanced fertilizer at one-quarter of the strength recommended by the manufacturer, approximately every two months. The Pickle Plant Succulent requires minimal fertilization.
Pickle Plant Succulent Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Below Average - Let the soil dry completely, then, water deeply. |
| Pet Friendly: No |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Air Purifier: High |
| Habit: Upright |
| Growth Rate: Fast |
| Mature Height: 10 inches |
| Mature Spread: 1 inch |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Shade/Description: Red |
| Fragrant: |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue, Green, White |
| Foliage Description: Blue Green with Distinct, Dark Green Vertical Markings and Tiny White Spines. |
| Temperature: 50° - 59°F (10° - 15°C) |
| Humidity: Below Average (20% - 40%) |
| Common Name: Pickle Plant Succulent |
| Other Name(s): Pickle Plant |
| Scientific Name: Senecio stapeliiformis |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Succ_Kleinia_Pickle.Plant-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
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Summer
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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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