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The Rooted Plant Shop

Pickle Plant 4”

Pickle Plant 4”

$15.00 USD
$15.00 USD
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Each plant is unique. Size, shape, fullness, and variegation will vary.

Delosperma echinatum (Pickle Plant).
Native to South Africa, where it grows in dry, rocky environments with intense sun, fast drainage, and long dry periods between rainfall.
This is a novelty succulent valued for its cylindrical, “pickle-like” leaves covered in soft, bristle-like hairs. It stays compact and clusters over time, making it a strong shelf or small pot plant with texture-driven appeal.
Leaves are thick, elongated, and finger-like with a bright green color and translucent, fuzzy spines. Growth is low and spreading, forming small mounds with a slightly trailing habit as it matures.

Light requirements.
Prefers south and west windows.
Place directly at the window. Can sit 1–2 ft back only if light is very strong.
Under grow lights use 5000K–6500K.
Distance from canopy.
8–12 inches for compact growth.
Foot-candles: 2,000–5,000+ to maintain tight, upright structure. Below 1,500 fc leads to stretching and weak growth.

Watering & environment.
Allow soil to fully dry out between waterings.
Always check the root zone. The entire pot should be dry, not just the surface.
Requires very fast-draining soil with strong airflow. Prefers lower humidity and warm temperatures above 65°F.

What your plant is telling you.
Needs water: leaves begin to wrinkle slightly and lose firmness.
Too wet: leaves become soft, translucent, and may drop; base can rot quickly in heavy soil.
Light issues: elongated, spaced-out growth and loss of compact shape indicate not enough light. Pale or washed color also signals insufficient intensity.

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Alocasia Venom

Plant came in packed extremely well. Since receiving it I have recently repotted due to fast growing and got to harvest two big corms. The plant is amazing.

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Absolutely beautiful plants! alittle stressed from the ride, but doing well.

The delivery person left it upside down and not a single speck of dirt left its spot! Very loved plants, packed with love!

I am going to carefully love these little plants!

Will buy again! Thank you!

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Everything comes packed so nicely and healthy! Would definitely recommend buying plants from rooted plant shop. She always answers any questions you may have!!

Michele Hawkins
Fantastic!

Plant is absolutely beautiful. It was packed in the utmost care. The box it was in was very damaged! The plant inside was packed so meticulously that it did not suffer at all.
Thanks to Mel! Nic job!

Jeralyn Heath
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This was my 2nd purchase from Mel. Both came quickly and well packaged. Will purchase again and again.

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