Othonna capensis €˜Ruby Necklace 4 Inch

A brightly lit exposure and not too much water are the two most significant factors when growing succulents indoors. Othonna  <em>capensis</em> 'Ruby Necklace' will actually change color depending upon the amount of light it gets. The plump, elongated leaves are more green when grown in a bright indoor setting, thus earning the nicknames of String of Pickles or Little Pickles.   On the other hand, the individual leaves become more purple, just as are the stems, when grown under grow lights or in extremely well-lit, southern or SW facing windows. In either case, 'Ruby Necklace' grows quickly and trails as long as you'll let it. Trim the ends periodically and plant them back in the pot for a fuller plant. If your fur friends or little people do the trimming by chomping on the stems, not to worry, this succulent is non-toxic.  

Common Name: Ruby Necklace, String of Pickles, Little Pickles

Mature Size: 2" tall, several feet (?) long

Growth Rate: Fast

Optimum Temperature:

• 60° F
• 65° F
• 70° F
• 75° F
• 80° F

Characteristics: Houseplant, pet-friendly

Light: South or SW-facing windows will enhance reddish coloring

Water Requirements: Water thoroughly when top inch of soil is dry

Foliage Color:

Bloom Color: Yellow, though not likely to bloom indoors

Bloom Time:

Structure: Trailing

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.