Just received in mail like this.
Ordered a weirdo succulent and this is what I got. My guess based off Greg results from picture is a very sad looking pickle plant which I never knew I needed to have until now! Is there any saving him? I live in Wisconsin and temps are negative right now and it came USPS with no insulation.
20ft to light, indirect
2” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 months ago
3
Best Answer
@Sarahsmile
Yes, a cold-damaged pickle plant (succulent) can often be saved by moving it to warmth, pruning dead/mushy parts, watering sparingly, avoiding fertilizer, and providing bright indirect light until new growth appears, though severe frost damage might be too much for recovery. Move to Warmth: Immediately bring the plant indoors to a spot with warmer, consistent temperatures, away from cold drafts.
Prune Damage: Use clean shears to cut off any blackened, brown, soft, or mushy leaves and stems. This prevents rot and encourages new growth from healthy nodes.
Inspect Roots (Optional): If the damage is severe, gently remove the plant from the pot to check roots; cut away any mushy root tissue and repot in fresh, dry succulent soil.
Water Carefully: Water lightly after a few days to help it recover, but only when the top inch or two of soil is dry; avoid overwatering.
Hold Off on Fertilizer: Don't fertilize; it stresses the plant.
Provide Bright Light: Place in bright, indirect light to support healing, not harsh direct sun.
Be Patient: Recovery takes time; look for new growth as a sign it's bouncing back, which can take weeks or months.
When it's Too Late:
If the entire plant is mushy and black, or if there's no healthy tissue left, it's unlikely to survive.
Yes, a cold-damaged pickle plant (succulent) can often be saved by moving it to warmth, pruning dead/mushy parts, watering sparingly, avoiding fertilizer, and providing bright indirect light until new growth appears, though severe frost damage might be too much for recovery. Move to Warmth: Immediately bring the plant indoors to a spot with warmer, consistent temperatures, away from cold drafts.
Prune Damage: Use clean shears to cut off any blackened, brown, soft, or mushy leaves and stems. This prevents rot and encourages new growth from healthy nodes.
Inspect Roots (Optional): If the damage is severe, gently remove the plant from the pot to check roots; cut away any mushy root tissue and repot in fresh, dry succulent soil.
Water Carefully: Water lightly after a few days to help it recover, but only when the top inch or two of soil is dry; avoid overwatering.
Hold Off on Fertilizer: Don't fertilize; it stresses the plant.
Provide Bright Light: Place in bright, indirect light to support healing, not harsh direct sun.
Be Patient: Recovery takes time; look for new growth as a sign it's bouncing back, which can take weeks or months.
When it's Too Late:
If the entire plant is mushy and black, or if there's no healthy tissue left, it's unlikely to survive.
They ended up sending another pickle plant and since it’s not below zero now it just had less cold damage but still probably nothing salvageable. Just will no longer order from a company that doesn’t offer heat packs.