How to care for a Pickle Plant

How To Care for a Pickle Plant

Sunlight requirements

Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.

Watering requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This is a pet friendly plant.

Fun Fact

In the right light, it produces small, daisy-like yellow blooms in late spring through summer. The blooms open during the day and close at night, following the sun—a behavior known as nyctinasty!

Plant Origin

South Africa

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Pickle Plant:
  • Leaves curling or wrinkling, dry potting mix:

Thirsty plant, underwatered

  • Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:

Root rot, overwatered

  • Stunted growth, leaf drop:

Not enough light