Lillte Pickles

Lillte Pickles Care

Othonna Capensis

What is the plant

Crassothonna capensis, also known as little pickles, ruby necklace, Cape aster, Cape Othonna, and Bobbejaankool, is a species of the genus Crassothonna previously in the family Asteraceae, and is a native of the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It is a native highveld species that originates from the southern Drakensberg region.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

-16°C - -6°C

Hardiness zone

6 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Othonna capensis “Little Pickles” has typical watering needs for a succulent. It's best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Fertilizer
Feed every two to three weeks during spring and summer using a diluted solution of water-soluble fertilizer or a product formulated specifically for cactus and succulents.
Sunlight
Sun/Part Shade.

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Soil
An ideal soil would be made up of 45% minerals (sand, clay, silt), 5 % organic (plant and animal) material, 25% air and 25% water. The mineral portion would be loam (20 – 30% clay, 30 – 50% silt and 30 – 50% sand).
Temperature
Tender plant – may be damaged or killed by low temperature.
Container
The plants do well in a container filled with a potting mix that drains quickly.