
Senecio stapeliiformis
Introducing the Senecio stapeliiformis, which is a low-maintenance succulent that belongs to the Senecio genus. Native to South Africa, the Senecio stapeliifomis has several other common names such as candle stick plant, Inch Worms, spider plant, Kleinia stapeliiformis, and candle plant. The Senecio stapeliiformis is also called the "pickle plant," but the real pickle plant is actually the Delosperma echinatum. It gets its name "pickle plant" because its elongated, cylindrical, and segmented stems bear a striking resemblance to pickles or gherkins. The Senecio stapeliiformis is a unique and attractive succulent that has erected, leafless stems with soft spines and a green-and-white pattern that looks similar to a cucumber.Its stems are soft, fleshy, and brittle, up to 12 inches tall, and spread out to form dense clusters.However, when cultivated as a houseplant, it usually stays smaller, reaching around 6-8 inches in height.Its scale leaves are dark green, often pinkish, and