pickle plant
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A tender, shrubby, evergreen succulent to 30cm tall, with slender, upright or trailing stems bearing pairs of bright green, fleshy leaves; the foliage is covered with soft, white spines. In summer daisy-like yellow flowers to 1cm across are produced
Scientific classification
- Species
- pickle plant (Delosperma echinatum)
- Genus
- Delosperma
- Family
- Aizoaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pickle plant
Distribution map
South Africa (Cape)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of pickle plant
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pickle plant care guide
- Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly in warm growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by stem cuttings in spring or summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in cactus compost in full light. Water moderately during growth and apply a half-strength liquid feed monthly; keep almost completely dry over winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to root rots if overwatered
Pests
Generally pest-free
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