Senecio Stapeliiformis
Senecio Stapeliiformis, also known as the Pickle Plant or Candle Stick Plant, is a unique and intriguing succulent that adds a touch of the unusual to any plant collection. This South African native is characterized by its upright, fleshy stems and distinctive appearance.
Key Features
Distinctive Stems: The plant features cylindrical, succulent stems that resemble pickles or candlesticks, giving it its common names.
Coloration: The stems are typically bluish-green with darker green or purple-ish markings, creating a visually appealing pattern.
Small spines: The stems have small, soft spines along the edges.
Growth Habit: It has an upright growth habit, forming clumps over time.
Flowers: In the summer, it produces reddish-orange flowers.
Care Tips
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. It can tolerate some morning sun, but protect it from intense afternoon sun.
Watering: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. This plant is drought-tolerant and susceptible to root rot if overwatered.
Soil: Requires a well-draining soil mix, such as one formulated for cacti and succulents.
Temperature: Thrives in warm temperatures and should be protected from frost.The first two photos serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 80mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
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Senecio Stapeliiformis, also known as the Pickle Plant or Candle Stick Plant, is a unique and intriguing succulent that adds a touch of the unusual to any plant collection. This South African native is characterized by its upright, fleshy stems and distinctive appearance.
Key Features
Distinctive Stems: The plant features cylindrical, succulent stems that resemble pickles or candlesticks, giving it its common names.
Coloration: The stems are typically bluish-green with darker green or purple-ish markings, creating a visually appealing pattern.
Small spines: The stems have small, soft spines along the edges.
Growth Habit: It has an upright growth habit, forming clumps over time.
Flowers: In the summer, it produces reddish-orange flowers.
Care Tips
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. It can tolerate some morning sun, but protect it from intense afternoon sun.
Watering: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. This plant is drought-tolerant and susceptible to root rot if overwatered.
Soil: Requires a well-draining soil mix, such as one formulated for cacti and succulents.
Temperature: Thrives in warm temperatures and should be protected from frost.The first two photos serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 80mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
Just click here to make your request.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Senecio Stapeliiformis, also known as the Pickle Plant or Candle Stick Plant, is a unique and intriguing succulent that adds a touch of the unusual to any plant collection. This South African native is characterized by its upright, fleshy stems and distinctive appearance.
Key Features
Distinctive Stems: The plant features cylindrical, succulent stems that resemble pickles or candlesticks, giving it its common names.
Coloration: The stems are typically bluish-green with darker green or purple-ish markings, creating a visually appealing pattern.
Small spines: The stems have small, soft spines along the edges.
Growth Habit: It has an upright growth habit, forming clumps over time.
Flowers: In the summer, it produces reddish-orange flowers.
Care Tips
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. It can tolerate some morning sun, but protect it from intense afternoon sun.
Watering: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. This plant is drought-tolerant and susceptible to root rot if overwatered.
Soil: Requires a well-draining soil mix, such as one formulated for cacti and succulents.
Temperature: Thrives in warm temperatures and should be protected from frost.The first two photos serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 80mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
Just click here to make your request.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
