Delosperma echinatum

Delosperma echinatum

P12 nursery pot

Plant Highlights: Unusual fuzzy succulent stems • Compact trailing habit • Easy-care houseplant • Bright light lover • Excellent for shelves and windowsills

Overview

Delosperma echinatum, often known as the Pickle Plant, is an unusual succulent grown for its distinctive cylindrical stems covered in tiny soft, white bristles that give the plant a velvety appearance. Its compact, gently branching habit creates an attractive display, making it a popular choice for windowsills, shelves and succulent collections.

Native to South Africa, this drought-tolerant succulent stores water in its fleshy stems and thrives with minimal watering. Its unusual texture and architectural form make it an eye-catching addition to modern interiors, either displayed on its own or combined with other succulents.

Why We Love It

• Unusual soft, bristled stems create a distinctive textured appearance.
• Compact habit is ideal for smaller indoor spaces.
• Easy-care succulent requiring minimal watering.
• Excellent addition to cactus and succulent collections.
• Attractive architectural form all year round.

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 behind glass during very hot weather.

Watering

Allow the compost to dry completely before watering thoroughly. Reduce watering significantly during autumn and winter when growth slows. Never allow the plant to stand in water.

Compost

Grow in a free-draining cactus or succulent compost. Containers should always have drainage holes to prevent excess moisture around the roots.

Temperature and Humidity

Maintain temperatures between 15–25°C and protect from cold draughts and frost. Average indoor humidity is ideal, and additional misting is not required.

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 covering the stems.

Perfect For

• Sunny windowsills.
• Succulent and cactus collections.
• Home offices and desks.
• Contemporary interiors.
• Decorative indoor containers.

Good to Know

The soft white bristles covering the stems are part of the plant's natural appearance and should not be removed. As with many succulents, overwatering is the most common cause of poor growth, so allow the compost to dry thoroughly between waterings.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Delosperma echinatum
• Supplied in a P12 nursery pot.
• Evergreen succulent houseplant.
• Pot size refers to the plant at the time of sale and not its eventual mature size.