Delosperma echinatum

Delosperma echinatum

P5.5 nursery pot

Plant Highlights: Soft, bristled succulent stems • Compact growing habit • Easy-care houseplant • Perfect for bright windowsills • Ideal for succulent collections

Overview

Delosperma echinatum, commonly known as the Pickle Plant, is a distinctive succulent admired for its unusual cylindrical green stems covered with tiny, soft white bristles that give the plant a velvety appearance. Its compact, branching habit makes it an attractive choice for small indoor spaces, adding texture and character to windowsills, desks and succulent displays.

Native to South Africa, this drought-tolerant succulent stores water within its fleshy stems, making it well suited to busy households and anyone looking for a low-maintenance houseplant. Despite its compact size, it develops into a charming specimen with an architectural form that stands out among other succulents.

Why We Love It

• Unusual fuzzy stems create a distinctive textured display.
• Compact size is perfect for smaller spaces and collections.
• Easy-care succulent requiring minimal watering.
• Excellent for bright windowsills and sunny shelves.
• A fascinating addition to any succulent collection.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Place in a bright position with plenty of natural light. A sunny windowsill receiving morning or late afternoon sun is ideal. Avoid prolonged exposure to intense midday sun through glass during the hottest part of summer.

Watering

Allow the compost to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly, allowing excess water to drain away, then wait until the compost is fully dry before watering again. Water very sparingly during winter.

Compost

Grow in a free-draining cactus or succulent compost. Always use a pot with drainage holes to prevent excess moisture around the roots.

Temperature and Winter Care

Maintain temperatures between 15–25°C and protect from frost and cold draughts. This succulent prefers the dry atmosphere of centrally heated homes and does not require misting.

Routine Care

Feed lightly with a cactus fertiliser during spring and summer. Repot only when necessary, and handle gently to avoid damaging the soft bristles that naturally cover the stems.

Perfect For

• Sunny windowsills.
• Home offices and desks.
• Succulent collections.
• Small-space indoor displays.
• Contemporary interiors.

Good to Know

The tiny white bristles are a natural feature of the plant and help protect it in its native habitat. As with most succulents, overwatering is far more likely to cause problems than occasional dryness.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Delosperma echinatum
• Supplied in a P5.5 nursery pot.
• Evergreen succulent houseplant.
• Pot size refers to the plant at the time of sale and not its eventual mature size.