Pickle Plant (Delosperma echinatum)
Delosperma echinatum, the Pickle Plant, is a succulent with fleshy, pickle-shaped leaves covered in soft spines, producing bright yellow flowers.
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Sunlight
Prefers bright, indirect light.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
Soil
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix is essential. A gritty, sandy loam also works well.
Temperature
Ideal growing temperature is 18-24°C.
Habitat
House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers bright, indirect light.
Can tolerate some direct sun.
Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix is essential. A gritty, sandy loam also works well.
Ideal growing temperature is 18-24°C.
Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter if kept dry.
House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Do not fertilize in fall or winter.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Succulent, Creeper
Plant Category
Ornamental, Foliage
Plant Place Type
Pot, Hanging, Groundcover
Plant Environment
House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.15-0.3 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Fleshy, cylindrical
Flower Size
2-3 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyAizoaceae
- genusDelosperma
- speciesDelosperma echinatum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No