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Delosperma echinata

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Delosperma echinata - Pickle Plant
Delosperma echinata – Pickle Plant

Allow growing succulent that can be used as a ground cover plant, Delosperma echinata is commonly called the Pickle Plant.

Small green oblong leaves covered in fine hairs look a little like Pickles, hence the common names.

Yellow flowers in summer are attractive and the hairs on the foliage collect dew and will sparkle in the morning light.

This is a variety of Delosperma that will grow well in containers as well as in the dry garden.


Care

Choose a pot with good drainage holes, or well drained soil in the garden.

Watering needs to controlled, once every 1 – 2 weeks in summer. Wait for the soil to dry before watering.

In winter, outdoors in the garden, no additional water will be required in most climates.
In continuers after every 3 – 4 weeks.

Delosperma echinata Care Tips:

  • Free draining growing medium.
  • Position in full sun to a little afternoon shade.
  • Pot with good drainage holes
  • Water when soil dries out
  • Re – pot every two years
  • Fertilise when repotting
  • Protect from frosts and cold winds
  • Indoors provide good airflow to reduce humidity
  • Good light is essential – protect from very hot sun


Problems

  • Brown soft foliage – Usually caused by owerwatering

Summary Information

  • Botanical Name – Delosperma echinata
  • Common Names – Pickle Plant
  • Origins – South Africa
  • Light – Full sun to a little shade depending on the climate
  • Soil – Well drained.
  • Height – Depending on variety to around 35 cm (1.5ft)
  • Growth Rate – Medium
  • Foliage – Rounded green stems of foliage.
  • Flowers – Small yellow flowers in summer.
  • Fertiliser – A little slow release fertiliser and some lime when repotting

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