Ruby Necklace

Othonna Capensis

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Overview

Othonna capensis 'Little Pickles' is a charming succulent featuring slender, pickle-shaped leaves that are a vibrant green with purple undertones. This drought-tolerant plant reaches up to 12 inches tall, spreading 18 to 24 inches wide, perfect for adding texture in rock gardens or as ground cover. Fast-growing and easy to care for, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade and requires well-draining soil. Hardy to 30°F, it offers year-round visual interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–10Climate Arid

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — Othonna capensis 'Little Pickles' is a charming succulent featuring slender

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — Othonna capensis 'Little Pickles' is a charming succulent featuring slender

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — This drought-tolerant plant reaches up to 12 inches tall

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — spreading 18 to 24 inches wide

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — perfect for adding texture in rock gardens or as ground cover

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — Fast-growing and easy to care for, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade and requires well-draining soil

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — Hardy to 30°F, it offers year-round visual interest

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Aizoaceae
Climate: Arid

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Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — pickle-shaped leaves that are a vibrant green with purple undertones

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — Othonna capensis 'Little Pickles' is a charming succulent featuring slender

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — This drought-tolerant plant reaches up to 12 inches tall

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — spreading 18 to 24 inches wide

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — perfect for adding texture in rock gardens or as ground cover

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — Fast-growing and easy to care for, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade and requires well-draining soil

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — Hardy to 30°F, it offers year-round visual interest

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — affectionately referred to as 'Little Pickles,' is a delightful succulent possessing distinctive

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — pickle-like foliage that adds whimsy and texture to any landscape design

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — this hardy plant flourishes in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11 and prefers full sun to partial shade conditions

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — cylindrical in shape and measuring around 1 to 2 inches in length

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — During the growing season

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — daisy-like composite flowers that bloom atop slender

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — it showcases brilliant yellow

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — upright stems approximately 6 to 8 inches tall

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — These blossoms are especially attractive to pollinators

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — providing an added ecological benefit.<br><br>A versatile ground cover

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — Othonna capensis spreads moderately

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — reaching only about 2 to 4 inches tall

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — reaching a spread of about 12 to 18 inches

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — Its prostrate growth habit

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — Little Pickles requires well-draining soil and minimal watering

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — or as a unique spiller in hanging baskets.<br><br>For optimal growth

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