Senecio Stapeliiformis is commonly known as the ‘Pickle Plant’. It is a beautiful succulent from the Asteraceae family. A native of South Africa, this summer-dormant plant has reclining to erect stems and reaches up to 10 inches in height. The stem of this succulent plant is in the shape of a pencil with purple-green color.
Growth Rate
The growth rate of Pickle plants is fast.
Flowering
The beautiful red or orange flowers bloom in the late summer season.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizers
This plant has high drought tolerance, but it still needs watering during the summer season. Overwatering should be avoided. It is best to fertilize it lightly.
Soil
Senecio Stapeliiformis plants need sandy soil with nutrition. They are not too fussy about pH soil.
Hardiness
This variety of Senecio belongs to the hardiness zone of 9 – 11 and has a frost tolerance of 5° C (41° F).
Light
For good growth, the plant should be kept under full sunlight. This little Pickle plant needs at least three-four hours of light every day as it prefers warmth throughout the year.
Propagation
Pickle plant propagation is possible through cuttings or seeds. It needs continuous moisture and a warm temperature to germinate.
Choose this beautiful plant to add a decorative feel to your home. Pickle plant succulent care is easy and manageable.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
