Delosperma Pruinosum

• Common Names:
  • Often called "Pickle Plant" due to the shape of its leaves.
  • Foliage:
    • Distinctive, small, cylindrical leaves that resemble tiny pickles.
    • The leaves are covered in fine, white, bristly hairs, giving them a unique texture.   
    • These hairs are actually specialized bladder cells that reflect light, which is a characteristic of many Delosperma species.
• Growth Habit:
  • It's a sprawling, low-growing succulent, making it a good ground cover.   
  • Can grow somewhat semi-upright.
  • Flowers:
    • Produces small, pale yellow flowers.

Cultivation and Care:

• Light:
  • Prefers full sun to light shade.
• Soil:
  • Requires well-draining soil, like a succulent or cactus mix.
    
    
• Watering:
  • Drought-tolerant. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.   
• Hardiness:
  • It is important to provide protection from hard frosts.
  • Points of Clarification:

• The plant is a succulent, not a cactus, despite the common name "Pickle Cactus."   
• The taxonomic classification of this plant has seen some changes, which is why you'll see the names Delosperma pruinosum and Delosperma echinatum used interchangeably.

In essence, Delosperma pruinosum/echinatum is a visually interesting succulent prized for its unusual "pickle-like" leaves and its ability to tolerate dry conditions.