Kleinia (Senecio) stapeliiformis - Pickle Plant
Regular price $18.00A unique and interesting succulent to add to any collection. Kleinia stapeliiformis is an upright growing, cylindrical shaped plant that look as though it has little pickles painted all over it. The thick fleshy stems can grow up to 30cm tall and new shoots emerge vertically, growing from rhizomes under the soil surface and grow straight towards the sun.
Shop all Kleinia or learn more about this genus here or family grouping here
Current Pot Size: 100mm
Synonyms: Pickle Plant, Senecio stapeliiformis
Origin: South Africa
Light: Full sun to filtered light - Category 1-3 (please see our blog on plant light requirements)
Soil: Well draining, moisture retaining - Soil type x (please see our blog on soil requirements)
Fertiliser: As directed on your fertiliser of choice. Fortnightly or monthly during the growing season (please see our blog on plant food)
Watering: Don't over water, whilst not letting the plant dry out completely. Let it dry to 80% before watering again.
Maintenance: They like humidity and to never dry out completely otherwise the leaves will become crispy.
All plants pictured are considered an accurate representation of the plant you will receive. It represents the rough size, colour and condition. These are plants however and due to changes in climatic conditions and plant variation there will be minor differences.
Please note that we use 'Bugs for Bugs' regularly as a preventative control measure for pests. These predatory bugs are administered in vermiculite. This vermiculite is sprinkles onto the leaves and sometimes remains.
