little pickles

Little Pickles (Othonna capensis) should be watered moderately throughout the year. Depending on the climate and amount of sunlight, the plants may need to be watered weekly—more often in summer or in a hot climate, and less often during cold winter months. Make sure the soil is damp but not soggy, and check it with a finger for moisture before adding more water. If the top inch of soil is dry, it is time to water. Too much water can cause root rot, so be careful not to over-water.

Little pickles (Othonna capensis) requires full sun exposure or bright indirect light for about 6 to 8 hours per day or 12 hours per day of filtered light, such as behind a sheer curtain. It prefers some shading during the hottest part of the day during summer months, when temperatures reach above 90°F (32°C). Little pickles can tolerate lower light, but will result in lesser amounts of growth and fewer flowers.

Little pickles (Othonna capensis) should be pruned twice a year - once in late spring and again in early fall. The amount of pruning in late spring should be more extensive, as this is the time to shape the bush into its desired form. With sharp scissors, pinch back the stems and shoots to the desired height. Remove any flower heads or faded stems and any overgrown or dead wood. In the early fall, trim off any new shoots that are crowding the base of the plant, and cut away any shoots that are growing in a way that is not desired. Try to keep the bush at its desired size and shape. Doing these prunings twice a year will help the little pickles (Othonna capensis) form a neat, tidy bush and will help keep in in its best possible health.