Pickle Plant Succulent
$12.00
Kleinia stapeliiformis, also known as Senecio stapeliiformis, is an attractive succulent with pencil-like stems with purple-green patterns and soft spines along the sides. The stems are soft, fleshy, smooth, brittle, jointed, cylindrical, up to 10 inches (25 cm) long, and up to 0.8 inches (2 cm) in diameter. They have 4 to 6 or rarely more grooves and scale leaves arranged along the ribs, dark green, often with an unusual pinkish tinge, silvery-green striations, and purple arrowhead markings below each node.
Plants and pots sold separately.
- Light
- Water
- Pet Friendly?
- General Care Tips
Bright indirect or bright direct light.
Water sparingly, when the top 1-2" of soil feels dry.
No - Can cause mouth irritation and digestive reaction.
Established Senecios are extremely drought tolerant. They need some water during the summer but do not leave the soil wet for prolonged periods. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings in winter, when they are somewhat dormant. Since they are growing in sandy soil, nutrients will need to be replenished. Fertilize annually, but lightly. Too much fertilizer will cause a lot of leggy growth.
Light
Bright indirect or bright direct light.
Water
Water sparingly, when the top 1-2" of soil feels dry.
Pet Friendly?
No - Can cause mouth irritation and digestive reaction.
General Care Tips
Established Senecios are extremely drought tolerant. They need some water during the summer but do not leave the soil wet for prolonged periods. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings in winter, when they are somewhat dormant. Since they are growing in sandy soil, nutrients will need to be replenished. Fertilize annually, but lightly. Too much fertilizer will cause a lot of leggy growth.