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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 8–10Type Ground cover, SucculentClimate Arid
Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — upright stems approximately 6 to 8 inches tall

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Succulent
Family
Aizoaceae
Climate
Arid

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Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — Little Pickles requires well-draining soil and minimal watering
Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — During the growing season
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) — pickle-like foliage that adds whimsy and texture to any landscape design
Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — ground cover / succulent with yellow blooms
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