Botanical Name: Common Names:
Othonna capensis Little Pickles, Ruby Necklace, syn Crassothonna capensis,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Succulents & Cacti Prostrate, Running, Spreading
Description:
Attractive, trailing succulent with long green bean-like foliage that appears on thin pink stems. Produces masses of yellow daisy-like flowers throughout the year. Spectacular feature when planted in a hanging basket.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Low Water Garden, Rockery, Shady Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Caterpillars, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Asteraceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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