Othonna capensis (little-pickles), almost always called Othonna crassifolia by the florists, is a trailing perennial succulent herb, becoming somewhat woody toward base. The plant branches freely and looks like a green version of Senecio serpens, but leaves (which average about 1-2 cm) are shaped like cucumber pickles, slender, cylindrical grey-green. When the plant is stressed, leaves turn shades of yellow, lavender, and red. Flowers, which close in low light, also are senecio-like, in that they are daisy-shaped, yellow on the top of slender stems and appears in spring through autumn and sometimes year-round.
Othonna Capensis Care
Othonna Capensis
Other names: Othonna Crassifolia Harv., Othonna Little Pickles, Crassothonna Capensis
What is the plant
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
5a - 10a
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Highly drought tolerant, these water-wise plants, like most succulents, prefer occasional deep watering. Allow the soil to dry almost completely between waterings.
Pruning
Deadhead flowers on “little pickle” plants regularly throughout the blooming season to encourage more blossoms. Trim and pinch back the stems to maintain the shape you prefer. Remember to save cuttings to grow new plants.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer is optional. If you do fertilize, use a very weak solution of a liquid cactus or succulent formula.
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Sunlight
Capensis plants do well in lighting ranging from partial shade to full sun. However, the Othonna plant does not like extended exposure to very hot sunlight, but does well in the morning sun.
Soil
The Ruby necklace does very well in a sharply well-draining soil mix. A good mix for Othonna consists of equal parts coarse sand, vermiculite, and organic material.
Temperature
Does not like cold temperatures, minimum 50° degrees
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