Pickle Plant (Kleinia stapeliiformis) Full Care Guide and Growing Tips

Growing guide for the Pickle Plant (Kleinia stapeliiformis / Senecio stapeliiformis)
Kleinia stapeliiformis, also known as "Pickle Plant," is a succulent native to South Africa. Its distinctive cylindrical stems resemble pickles, hence the name.
Provide bright light and warm temperatures, and you'll have a fast-growing and unusual looking houseplant on your hands.
In this video, I share what I've learned and what works well for me over the last few years of owning this plant.
I have a detailed blog post over on my website if you want to read more about it - www.ourhouseplants.com/plants...

[@Alesha_Lewer]

I’ve heard it called inch worm plant too. I love mine, it’s quadruple in size in the 2 years I’ve had it, it’s massive now

[@lynnelaney4380]

Totally looking for one of these now! 😊

[@ourhouseplants]

Good luck in your search. They make great indoor plants!

[@cherylpenn4509]

Fabulous. I have 2 small plants and didnt know what they were. LOL

[@ourhouseplants]

Yes, unless they're labelled most people won't know what they are as they're so unusual looking! Plus, as they have different common / scientific names it makes it even harder.

[@GypsyPam]

It’s spring in So California after record rains. My plants are outside. I’ve had issues due to the rain but caught it quickly and covered my plants. I have one in a pot where the tops are looping into the dirt. I teased two of them out and they were totally white. Any idea why they are doing this? Should I just leave them alone? Strangest growth I’ve ever seen in a plant.

[@ourhouseplants]

Sorry, only just saw this message! I honestly have NO clue why your plant has done this. It's been a few weeks since you posted, have you found out any further information on it? Sounds interesting for sure, I'd love to know more.

[@JA-yn4rp]

This plant is one of my absolute favorites. Do you have any tips for getting the stems to grow thicker?

[@ourhouseplants]

Do you mean thick like my plant, or thicker still? I think the main factor for healthy stems is really good bright light. Full sun for a few hours each day (when it's shining of course!) And feeding occasionally.

[@kathyduffy4526]

My plant is in a long window box, causing it to be pretty scraggly and flopping over. Should i transplant it to a taller, thinner pot?

[@ourhouseplants]

You could do. But what it really wants is just a little support. Maybe a few canes to help prop things upright. If your plant has been in that position for a while the stems could have stiffened up and you might not be able to "shape" them now. You could always remove some young offsets and start new plants.

[@michellechapman8738]

I repot mine....it died😢😢... Should have left it alone...

[@ourhouseplants]

Oh no! That's such a shame. Maybe it was accidentally overwatered when you repotted it. Maybe give it another go in the future!

[@glorianayeagley9258]

Hi I enjoy watching your videos they're short, Informative and to the point.
Pickle 🪴 seems to have similar care to the Snake plant?

[@ourhouseplants]

Thank you Gloriana! Appericate the feedback. Yes I suppose in a way they are very similar to Snake Plants in regard to care. I feel like the Snake Plant can have a little more sun without it affecting the leaves and they do grow a little differently, but broadly speaking you could treat them the same.