Senecio Cylindricus – Pickle Plant / Narrow-Leaf Chalksticks

The Senecio cylindricus, known as the Pickle Plant or Narrow-Leaf Chalksticks, is one of the most wild and wonderfully dramatic succulents you can own. Its long, thick, cylindrical stems shoot upward and outward in a lively, spiky fountain — bright green, bold, and full of energy. A plant that looks like it’s always reaching for the sun.

• Common Name: Pickle Plant, Narrow-Leaf Chalksticks, Spear Head
• Botanical Name: Senecio cylindricus (syn. Curio cylindricus)
• Leaf shape: Long, thick, cylindrical, needle-like stems
• Colour: Bright lime-green; may develop subtle blue-grey tones in bright light
• Growth habit: Upright, multi-stemmed, wild and bushy
• Shipping: Plants are shipped bare-rooted (without pot or soil) — carefully wrapped to ensure safe transit. Photos show plants in ceramic pots for display purposes only.
• Care level: Easy — great for beginners
• Light: Bright indirect to full sun; more sun = more compact, upright growth
• Water: Every 14–21 days; allow soil to dry completely; very drought tolerant
• Ideal for: Windowsills, balconies, modern interiors, and gifting

A bold, low-maintenance statement plant with serious personality. Each plant is hand-selected and carefully packed to arrive in excellent condition.