Propagation, Toxicity, and Care for the Jelly Beans are some of the topics covered in this article.
Who could not love these plants?They have an appealing nature and some cool common names.
For obvious reasons, they are known as Jelly Bean Plants.Pork and Beans and Christmas Cheer are also fun names.
Where did Christmas Cheer come from?You will wonder no more if you look at the picture below.Under intense heat or full sun, these plants transform from green to red.
In the summer months, the temperature is at its highest and the sun is shining.When the plant is stressed, it turns red.
If you want to see a variation in color other than green on your plant, try increasing the amount of light it gets.
There are little bean-shaped leaves that are tightly clustered together on a thin stem.Depending on the sun exposure, these leaves can be either green or red.They are ideal for hanging baskets because their stems spread out as they grow.
In areas that get mild frost, you can use them as ground cover.They are hardiest in the USDA.In sunny California, I can grow my Jelly Bean Plants outdoors all year long.
They survive the heat in the summer and the cold in winter.These are one of my all-time favorite plants, but I also say that about most of the plants I own.
There needs to be a lot of bright sunlight.Areas that receive partial shade do well.
Plants can be grown indoors and outdoors.Proper lighting and a well draining potting mix will give them the best chance of survival.
Provide as much light as possible if kept indoors.They need about 6 hours of light per day to thrive.East, south or west facing windows will work.You may have to move the plant around until you find the right spot.
If you live in an area that does not receive adequate light indoors or if you have poor lighting, you may notice that your plant is stretching out.The plant stretches out for more light when it doesn't get enough light for long periods of time.The process weakens the plant.
You can use a growlight if you have poor lighting.If you have long, dark winters or don't get enough sunlight, growlights are a good investment.Some of my growlight recommendations are here.
Check out my post on proper lighting for Succulents Indoors to get some helpful tips.
Place in a sunny location if kept outdoors.It is better to acclimate the plant to prevent sunburn before moving it outdoors or increasing the amount of sunlight it gets.Slowly increase the amount of light the plant gets.Sun damage can be prevented with this.
Even when the plant is already acclimatized to the sun, it can still get sunburned during a particularly intense heatwave.You can either provide shade or protect the plant from the sun during a heatwave.
During the intense summer heat in Northern California, where the sun can really scorch the plants, sunshades are a lifesaver.I recommend sunshades and sun protection.
To get more information on outdoor sunlight requirements, please visit my post "How Much Sunlight Do Succulents Need?"
Even though they can tolerate mild frost and even freezing temperatures, they are not meant to survive extreme winter conditions.I keep my plants outdoors, even in mild frost and freezing rain, but we get plenty of sunshine during the day, which helps save them.
If you live in a climate with harsh winters, it is best to keep them in containers so you can bring them indoors if the weather gets cold.If you can't move the plant indoors, use frost cloths and greenhouses to protect it from the cold.Plants can be protected from the harsh winter months with frost cloths.I have some recommendations for frost protection.
Visit my post on optimal temperatures for Succulents to thrive for more information.
Succulent plants have the same requirements when it comes to soil.They need a draining soil.root rot can be caused by wet soil for long periods of time.The combination of cactus mix and perlite has worked well for my plants.
I like this combination because it's easy to do and it works.I eyeball it to a 2:1 solution of perlite and cactus mix.A sandy soil is recommended by others.This can be accomplished by mixing cactus mix with sand.
A local hardware store is where most of my materials come from.Click on my resource page to find some of the materials online.I have written an article about the best soil and fertilization for succulents.You can read more about it on the website.
It depends on the climate you live in.There is no set schedule or formula for when to water the plants.My watering schedule is dictated by the dry conditions of my environment.
During the summer months, I water my Jelly Beans every 7 days or so, giving the plant a good drink.When the weather cools down in the spring and fall, I cut back on watering.
You won't need to water as much if you live in a humid location.When we get a lot of rain in my area, I mostly rely on rain and hold back on watering.I water at least once a month or every few weeks if we don't get any rain during the winter.
If the soil is moist, it is time to water.Before you can water again, the top inch of the soil needs to feel dry.If you don't know how much to water in the beginning, it's a good idea to increase watering as needed.If you pay attention to how your plant looks, you can adjust watering accordingly.
If you pay attention to the leaves, you can tell whether your Jelly Beans are over or underwater.The easiest way to tell if your plant is underwater is when the leaves start to lose their plumpness.It is a sign that the plant is running low on water and it is time to water.Give the plant a drink and it should perk up within a day or two.It is easier to fix an underwater plant than an overwatered one.
If the plant becomes soft and squishy, then it's time to stop watering it.Plants with storage capacities in their stems and leaves can burst from too much water if you overwater them.Don't worry if this is the case with your plant.Stop watering your plant is the first thing you need to do.The plant will bounce back if it is given a chance to dry out.
If the soil is not drying out fast enough, it is a good idea to repot the plant in a well draining potting mix.If the plant doesn't recover from over watering and starts to rot, you can save it by removing it from the wet soil, removing any dead or rotten parts, and letting them dry out for a few days.
Interested in learning more about watering cacti?In my post "How And When To Water Succulents", I go into details about this topic.
Jelly Bean Plants tend to be fragile and can fall off easily.If you notice a lot of leaves falling off, it's usually a sign that the plant is stressed.Water issues are the most common reason for Jelly Beans to drop their leaves.The leaves of an underwater plant will be shed to conserve water.You will usually see dried leaves on the bottom when this happens.It is time to water the plant if you are not watering it enough.Don't overcompensate by over watering.Give your plant a drink of water and increase the amount of watering you give it.
The plant will look different if it is overwatered.Instead of being dried, the leaves will be more translucent.The leaves are soft and squishy.Allow the plant to dry out completely to help it recover.Don't water when the top inch of the soil is dry.To make sure the plant is drying fast enough, switch to a well draining potting mix.
If you need further assistance with watering, consider using tools like hygrometers or moisture meters.If you are unsure of when to water your plant, these tools can be useful.If you need help with your watering needs, check out the tools on my resource page.
Visit my other post on "Why Are The Leaves on My Jelly Bean Plant Falling Off?" for a detailed guide on how to solve these problems.
Stem or leaf cuttings can be used to grow sedum Rubrotinctums.Both are easy and successful.Stem cutting is my preferred route.
You have to wait for the baby plant to grow and develop into a mature plant, which is why leaf propagation is so easy with these plants.
It's possible to stick the cuttings in rooting hormone.Some people like to use a rooting hormone to speed up the rooting process.There are diseases that the newly cut plants are susceptible to.
There are bright yellow flowers from mid-spring to summer.The bright yellow flowers will make you smile.Not all plants will bloom.A lot of it is dependent on environmental factors.
The plant needs to be mature enough to bloom.Plants bloom when they are ready to reproduce.The plant won't bloom if it's too young.If the plant is more than 3 years old, it is ready to bloom.
Make sure the plants receive adequate sunlight throughout the year and that they are kept in a bright location during the winter.
Proper temperatures are needed to encourage flowering.They need a different temperature in the summer and winter.Succulents like cooler outdoor nighttime temperatures of 50-75F (10-130C) or indoors at 60-65F (15-180C).When kept in a controlled environment, Succulent prefer a marked difference between night and day temperatures to mimic their natural habitat, with the cool night temperatures having an important part in the plant's growth cycle.
If you want to see your plants bloom, over wintering is important.Desert cacti can be kept relatively dry in the winter.During the winter months, keep them cool with temperatures just above freezing.They need a cold winter period if they are kept indoors, so keep the temperatures low and have them in a non-heated room.
Giving your plants the vitamins and minerals they need will help them grow and bloom.It takes a lot of energy for plants to produce flowers, and feeding them more vitamins and minerals will help supplement their needs during flowering season.
During the active growing season, the most common recommendation is to fertilize.It is better to apply thefertilizer at a quarter or half strength every two weeks.Refrain from fertilization during the winter months.
It's a good idea to use a balanced blend offertilizer.Special blends for cacti and Succulent are also suitable.
There is not a lot of data on whether or not it is toxic to pets.Some websites list the plant as potentially dangerous to cats and pets while others list it as safe.If you have conflicting information about the safety of your pets, you should proceed with caution.
The ASPCA has information on toxic plants.If you suspect you have been poisoned, contact your local vet immediately.
Jelly Bean Plants are one of the easiest plants to grow.They are growing in different containers around my house.I like how easy they are and how cheerful they look.If you grow one of these plants, you will reap the benefits.
I hope you found the article useful.You can find more information and pictures in myJelly Bean Plant-Sedum Rubrotinctum post.
Where can you find aJelly Bean Plant?If you want to know where to buy these and other plants online, check out my resource page.
You have come to the right place if you are aSucculent lover like me.This website is a collection of knowledge I have learned over the years.I am not an expert on cacti or Succulents, but through love and persistence, as well as trials and errors along the way, loads of useful information have been compiled, and this website was born.