Delosperma Echinatum – Pickle Plant

Delosperma Echinatum, affectionately known as the “pickle plant,” is a charming succulent with leaves that bear a striking resemblance to gherkins. Despite their prickly appearance, these miniature hairs are surprisingly soft to the touch, adding to the plant’s unique appeal.

Please note: the stems and leaves on this plant are fragile and, despite our best efforts, some may drop during transit.

Horty Hints

Hung out to dry! This hanging plant likes to dry off before it goes for its next soak. Allow top 1 – 2 inches of soil to dry before watering.

Soak and dry. Completely saturate the soil, then allow it to completely dry out between waterings.

Watch me bloom! More mature stems will grow starburst-like yellow flowers in the summer months.

Light

Enjoys bright, indirect light. Delosperma echinatum can handle partial shade, morning sun is best as it is less harsh.

Watering

Allow top layer (1 – 2 inches) of soil to dry out before watering again, can tolerate short periods of drought.

Temperature

Thrives in average household temperatures (ideally between 18-23°C), however, can survive temps as low as 5°C for very short periods of time.

Humidity

Increased humidity can cause stems to rot. Avoid placing in bathrooms and kitchens.

Feed

A weak solution of balanced fertiliser twice in the growing season will give the Pickle Plant all it needs for the year.

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Height & Growth Rate

Slow growing, ultimate length of stems is 0.6m

Toxicity

This succulent is considered non-toxic and is therefore safe around children and pets.

Origin

Delosperma echinatum originate from the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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