Crassulaceae
Jelly Bean Plant: Full Sun Plant
Sedum pachyphyllum
An extremely resilient plant that thrives in direct sun and with little water. Ideal for beginners due to its drought tolerance and ease of propagation.
Every 14 days
Direct sun
10° - 35°C
20% - 50%
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What is Jelly Bean Plant?
Jelly Bean Plant (Sedum pachyphyllum) is a easy-care plant from the Crassulaceae family. Sedum pachyphyllum is a charming perennial succulent native to Mexico. It is characterized by its short, cylindrical, fleshy leaves that grow on upright or slightly trailing stems. Its coloration is a pale bluish-green (glaucous), but what makes it special are the leaf tips, which turn bright red or...
Jelly Bean Plant grows up to 30cm, with spread of 40cm, watering every 14 days, 10°C â 35°C, 20â50% humidity. It is suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many tropical plants, Jelly Bean Plant tolerates watering mistakes. Best for beginners. Unlike many popular species, Jelly Bean Plant is safe to keep around pets. Without adequate drainage, root rot can develop within 28 days.
How to Care for Jelly Bean Plant?
TLDR: Jelly Bean Plant needs Direct sun, watering every 14 days, and temperatures between 10-35°C with 20-50% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Jelly Bean Plant?
Use the 'soak and dry' method: water thoroughly until water drains from the holes and only water again when the soil is 100% dry.
How Much Light Does Jelly Bean Plant Need?
To maintain the reddish tips and compact shape, the plant needs at least 6 hours of direct sun per day. In low-light locations, it may etiolate (become long and weak).
What Is the Best Soil for Jelly Bean Plant?
Use a mixture of 50% potting soil and 50% coarse sand or perlite. Fast drainage is vital to prevent root rot.
What Pot Should You Use for Jelly Bean Plant?
Clay or ceramic pots with drainage holes are ideal, as they allow the substrate to breathe and dry out more quickly.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 60 days
Rotate
Every 15 days
Repot
Every 730 days
What Is Jelly Bean Plant and Where Does It Come From?
Sedum pachyphyllum is a charming perennial succulent native to Mexico. It is characterized by its short, cylindrical, fleshy leaves that grow on upright or slightly trailing stems. Its coloration is a pale bluish-green (glaucous), but what makes it special are the leaf tips, which turn bright red or pink when the plant is exposed to full sun or moderate cold. It produces small, star-shaped yellow flowers during the spring.
How to Propagate Jelly Bean Plant?
Leaf propagation
- Do not water the leaves directly, just mist the soil lightly when dry.
- The mother leaf will naturally wither as the new plant grows.
- 1 Detach the leaf
Gently twist a healthy leaf from the stem until it comes off whole, without breaking the base.
- 2 Callous
Leave the leaf in a dry, shaded spot for 2 to 3 days so the wound can callous over.
- 3 Nursery
Place the leaf on a moist succulent substrate without burying it. Keep in indirect light.
Materials needed:
Stem cutting
- This method is faster than leaf propagation for obtaining an adult plant.
- Avoid watering immediately after planting to prevent stem rot.
- 1 Cut the stem
Cut a healthy stem about 5-10 cm long using sterilized scissors.
- 2 Cleaning
Remove the leaves from the bottom part of the cutting, leaving about 2 cm of bare stem.
- 3 Planting
After callousing for 2 days, insert the stem into dry substrate. Start watering lightly after a week.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Jelly Bean Plant Grow?
TLDR: Jelly Bean Plant can reach up to 30cm tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
30cm
Spread
40cm
Growth rate
Medium
Foliage
Evergreen
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
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Meaning & Symbolism
It symbolizes tenacity, patience, and the ability to store resources for difficult times.
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