Indoor, bright light with some direct morning sun; shade from harsh summer midday sun
Pickle Plant
A small succulent, 10 to 15 cm, with chunky, bristly green leaves shaped like tiny pickles. It likes bright light with some morning sun, shade from the summer midday sun, and little water.
AED 81each, 10-15 cm
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Height:
Quantity
- Pickle Plant, 10-15 cm × 1
- AED 81
- Total
- AED 81
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- Light
- Bright light with some direct morning sun; shade from harsh summer midday sun
- Water
- Every 2–3 weeks indoors, only when the soil is completely dry; less in winter
- Size
- 10–15 cm
- Where
- Indoor
Why people love it
- Chunky bristly leaves that look like tiny pickles are quirky.
- Stores water and needs little watering.
- Handles bright light and heat well.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA has no entry for it, so check with your vet if you have pets.
- Overwatering rots the roots faster than dry spells harm.
- Cold AC drafts slow its growth.
About this plant
The pickle plant, Delosperma echinatum, is a low, shrubby succulent from South Africa. Its plump, oval leaves are covered in soft bristles that catch the light, and in the right conditions it produces small yellow or white daisy-like flowers. It stays compact, usually under 30 cm.
Indoors in Dubai it does well on a bright windowsill, where AC-dried air is no problem for a succulent. The main risk is overwatering: the roots rot quickly if the pot stays damp. Outdoors it can sit on a balcony in winter, but the intense summer sun and heat from May to September can scorch it, so bring it into bright shade or indoors during those months.
It works well on desks near windows, kitchen sills, shelves with good light and small succulent groupings. We offer it in a 10–15 cm size, a good tabletop plant for a sunny corner or as a small gift.
- Sizes
- 10 cm
- Light
- Bright light with some direct morning sun; shade from harsh summer midday sun
- Water
- Every 2–3 weeks indoors, only when the soil is completely dry; less in winter
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Pickle Plant and Delosperma echinatum).
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Pickle Plant? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Pickle Plant healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright light with some direct morning sun; shade from harsh summer midday sun. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 2–3 weeks indoors, only when the soil is completely dry; less in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: Gritty cactus and succulent mix with extra perlite or pumice. Feeding: Diluted cactus fertilizer once a month in spring and early summer only. Common mistake: watering on a schedule instead of waiting for the soil to dry, which rots the roots. Where it works: sunny windowsills, desks near windows and mixed succulent displays.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Pickle Plant and Delosperma echinatum). Check with your vet if you have pets.
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Pickle Plant FAQs
How much light does a pickle plant need?
It needs bright light and some direct morning sun. A south or west window is good, but shade it from harsh summer midday sun.
How often should I water it?
Every 2–3 weeks, only when the soil is completely dry. Water less in winter.
Can it go outside in Dubai?
It can sit outdoors in the cooler months, but move it to bright shade or indoors from May to September.
Is it toxic to pets?
It is not listed in the ASPCA database, so check with your vet if you have pets.
Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant?
We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.