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Jelly Bean Plant
Product Code:
PLT-8755-P
Width:
15,00
(cm)
Height:
17,50
(cm)
Depth:
15,00
(cm)
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$21.13
Add a playful touch to your collection with the irresistible Jelly Bean Plant! Its chubby, vibrant leaves transform from cool green to fiery red in the sun, creating a stunning visual display. Incredibly easy to care for and simple to propagate, it's the perfect plant to brighten up your desk, windowsill, or succulent arrangement. A must-have for beginners and collectors alike!
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: Jelly Bean Plant, Pork and Beans
Botanical Name: Sedum rubrotinctum
Arabic Name: برمولة
Plant Variant: Standard
Plant Color: Multicolor
Plant Country: Netherlands
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Sedum
Species: Sedum rubrotinctum
3. Origin & Distribution
The Jelly Bean Plant is native to Mexico. Due to its popularity as an ornamental succulent, it is now cultivated in warm climates and as an indoor plant worldwide.
4. Visual Characteristics
This plant features small, jelly-bean-shaped leaves that grow spirally along its stems. The leaves are naturally bright green but develop intense red or bronze tips when exposed to strong sunlight. In the summer, it may produce clusters of tiny, star-shaped yellow flowers.
5. Size & Dimensions
Typically reaches a height of 6 to 8 inches (15–20 cm). It has a spreading habit and can trail or cover a ground area of approximately 12 inches (30 cm) wide.
6. Light Requirements
Prefers bright direct sunlight to maintain its compact growth and vibrant red coloring. It can tolerate partial shade, but the leaves will remain green and the stems may become leggy (etiolated) if light is insufficient.
7. Watering Needs
Low watering requirements. Use the "soak and dry" method: water thoroughly until it drains out the bottom, then allow the soil to dry out completely before watering again. Reduce watering significantly during the winter months.
8. Soil & Potting
Requires a very well-draining soil mix, such as a specialized cactus or succulent potting soil. Ensure the container has adequate drainage holes to prevent water from sitting around the roots.
9. Temperature & Humidity
Thrives in warm temperatures between 18°C and 24°C. It is not frost-tolerant and should be brought indoors if temperatures drop below 4°C. It prefers low to average humidity levels.
10. Fertilization
Needs minimal fertilization. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half-strength once a month during the active growing season (spring and summer).
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Easy and low maintenance. The primary care involves monitoring light levels and avoiding overwatering. Stems can be pruned back if they become too long or untidy.
12. Growth & Propagation
A relatively fast-growing succulent. It is exceptionally easy to propagate from either stem cuttings or individual leaves that have fallen off. Leaves will often spontaneously sprout roots if left on top of the soil.
13. Common Problems
The most common issue is root rot caused by overwatering. It can also be susceptible to mealybugs. The leaves are quite fragile and drop easily if handled roughly, though these dropped leaves can often be used for propagation.
14. Benefits & Uses
Primarily used for ornamental purposes in succulent gardens, rockeries, and indoor pots. It is highly valued for its color-changing foliage and ease of care, making it ideal for beginners and office environments.
15. Toxicity & Safety
The Jelly Bean Plant is considered mildly toxic to cats, dogs, and horses if ingested, potentially causing irritation or digestive upset. The sap may also cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Jelly Bean Plant
$21.13
Add a playful touch to your collection with the irresistible Jelly Bean Plant! Its chubby, vibrant leaves transform from cool green to fiery red in the sun, creating a stunning visual display. Incredibly easy to care for and simple to propagate, it's the perfect plant to brighten up your desk, windowsill, or succulent arrangement. A must-have for beginners and collectors alike!
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: Jelly Bean Plant, Pork and Beans
Botanical Name: Sedum rubrotinctum
Arabic Name: برمولة
Plant Variant: Standard
Plant Color: Multicolor
Plant Country: Netherlands
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Sedum
Species: Sedum rubrotinctum
3. Origin & Distribution
The Jelly Bean Plant is native to Mexico. Due to its popularity as an ornamental succulent, it is now cultivated in warm climates and as an indoor plant worldwide.
4. Visual Characteristics
This plant features small, jelly-bean-shaped leaves that grow spirally along its stems. The leaves are naturally bright green but develop intense red or bronze tips when exposed to strong sunlight. In the summer, it may produce clusters of tiny, star-shaped yellow flowers.
5. Size & Dimensions
Typically reaches a height of 6 to 8 inches (15–20 cm). It has a spreading habit and can trail or cover a ground area of approximately 12 inches (30 cm) wide.
6. Light Requirements
Prefers bright direct sunlight to maintain its compact growth and vibrant red coloring. It can tolerate partial shade, but the leaves will remain green and the stems may become leggy (etiolated) if light is insufficient.
7. Watering Needs
Low watering requirements. Use the "soak and dry" method: water thoroughly until it drains out the bottom, then allow the soil to dry out completely before watering again. Reduce watering significantly during the winter months.
8. Soil & Potting
Requires a very well-draining soil mix, such as a specialized cactus or succulent potting soil. Ensure the container has adequate drainage holes to prevent water from sitting around the roots.
9. Temperature & Humidity
Thrives in warm temperatures between 18°C and 24°C. It is not frost-tolerant and should be brought indoors if temperatures drop below 4°C. It prefers low to average humidity levels.
10. Fertilization
Needs minimal fertilization. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half-strength once a month during the active growing season (spring and summer).
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Easy and low maintenance. The primary care involves monitoring light levels and avoiding overwatering. Stems can be pruned back if they become too long or untidy.
12. Growth & Propagation
A relatively fast-growing succulent. It is exceptionally easy to propagate from either stem cuttings or individual leaves that have fallen off. Leaves will often spontaneously sprout roots if left on top of the soil.
13. Common Problems
The most common issue is root rot caused by overwatering. It can also be susceptible to mealybugs. The leaves are quite fragile and drop easily if handled roughly, though these dropped leaves can often be used for propagation.
14. Benefits & Uses
Primarily used for ornamental purposes in succulent gardens, rockeries, and indoor pots. It is highly valued for its color-changing foliage and ease of care, making it ideal for beginners and office environments.
15. Toxicity & Safety
The Jelly Bean Plant is considered mildly toxic to cats, dogs, and horses if ingested, potentially causing irritation or digestive upset. The sap may also cause skin irritation in some individuals.
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