How to Grow and Care for Pickle Plant

Pickle Plant, also known as Ice Plant, Hedgehog Cactus

Pickle Plant is a drought-tolerant succulent that thrives in well-draining soil and requires minimal water. Overwatering is a primary concern; allow the soil to dry completely between waterings. Pickle Plant prefers bright light and can endure direct sunlight, making it suitable for sunny windowsills. Regular pruning to remove dead leaves ensures healthy growth.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Pickle Plant

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Succulent & Cactus Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring, Summer, Fall
Hardiness Zones	8-10

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Pickle Plant is distinguished by its shrubby, sprawling growth habit that can reach heights of 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45 cm) tall. The plant bears thin, wiry stems adorned with pairs of barrel-shaped, green leaves, each about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long. These leaves are covered in soft, spine-like white hairs. Pickle Plant produces pale yellow flowers, roughly 0.75 inches (2 cm) wide, that bloom from late winter through fall with a spring peak. The blossoms are typically situated at the tips of the stems.