Pickle plant
4.7 out of 5 (11 experiences)
Fast grower
Survivor
Also known as
Senecio stapeliiformis, Senecio stapeliiformis, Senecio stapeliiformis., senecio stapheliaeformis, Senecio Staplliformis and senecio stapeliaformis
Taxonomy
Kleinia stapeliiformis
Kleinia
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Pickle plant
Water
How often to water your Pickle plant
every 9
Pickle plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Pickle plant in your home
a window
Pickle plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Pickle plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Pickle plant in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Pickle plant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Pickle plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Pickle plant prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Pickle plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Pickle plant
Pickle plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 6
Survivor 6
Easy to propagate 2
Large, lush leaves 1
06/11/2021
Slow but cute grower
05/08/2021
This one grows fast and straight. I like it!
Fast grower
Survivor
03/06/2021
Grew a little baby pretty quick. Weird awkward plant that I relate to a lot.
Fast grower
03/02/2021
Funky and unusual succulent! Not as hardy as some, but not the weakest either.
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Survivor
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