Jelly Beans Plant (Sedum rubrotinctum) Indoor Care, Propagation, Problems with Remedies
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Jelly Beans Plant (Sedum rubrotinctum) requires bright light to full sunlight, average warmth, moderate humidity and moderately moist, rich, loose, free-draining soil coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season.
Sedum rubrotinctum also called Pork and Beans Plant is one of the popular succulent plants with short, succulent leaves about 1/2 inch long that resemble jelly beans and change color from green to red in bright light as a protective adaptation.
Though the stems are upright in young plants, they eventually grow long enough to trail over the sides of the pot, creating a hanging plant display. Pork and Beans Plant is among the best hanging succulents for indoors.
Botanical name: Sedum rubrotinctum
Family: Crassulaceae
Common names: Jelly Beans Plant, Pork and Beans Plant
Origin
Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Beans Plant) is native to Mexico.
Flower
The Pork and Beans Plant flowers are bright yellow and they sprout from between the leaves.
Related Plants
Sedum rubrotinctum is related to Sedum morganianum (Donkey's Tail Plant) and Sedum pachyphyllum (Blue Jelly Beans Plant) which are great indoor plants.
Toxicity
Jelly Beans Plant (Sedum rubrotinctum) is non-toxic to humans and pets. However, the plant may cause skin irritation when touched and stomach pains and irritation if ingested.
Where to Buy
If you are looking to add Jelly Beans Plant to your plant collection, you may get them online from Etsy (Link to Etsy) or from (Link to Amazon).
Sedum rubrotinctum Care Indoors
Jelly Beans Plant (Sedum rubrotinctum) requires bright light to full sunlight, average warmth of 18-260C, moderate humidity of 50-55% and moderately moist, fertile, loose, succulents potting soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.
Sedum rubrotinctum requires repotting only when it becomes pot-bound. Pruning is necessary to keep the plant neat as well as discourage pest and disease infestations. Keep reading for these growing conditions and how to fix them.
Light Requirements
Jelly Beans Plant grows best in bright light to full sunlight. Keep it away from hot midday sunshine to prevent scorching of the leaves.
Where the natural light is not sufficient, you may grow the plant under a grow light. Check out these full spectrum grow lights on Amazon.
Should you choose to take it outdoors, gradually acclimate the plant and place it in a shaded place to avoid scorching the leaves.
Watering
Water Jelly Beans Plant thoroughly during the growing season and allow the top 2-3 inches of soil to dry out between waterings to keep the soil moderately moist.
Decrease watering in the cold period as growth is minimal at this time to maintain the soil slightly moist but do not let it dry out completely. Ascertain that the pot has a drainage hole to prevent the soil from getting soggy as it can lead to stem-rot.
Take care not to wet the leaves as it can lead to rotting or water from the bottom instead. Use water that is at room temperature to avoid plant shock as it can result in reduced growth.
Temperature and Humidity
Average warmth of 18-260C are ideal for Jelly Beans Plant. The sudden change in temperature between day and night is excellent for this succulent. Keep it away from cold drafts to avoid sudden drops in the temperature as they can lead to reduced growth and leaf drop.
Jelly Beans Plant has no need for extra humidity. Average room humidity of 50-55% is adequate for this plant. Occasionally clean the leaves by gently brushing off the dust with a soft brush. Ascertain that there is good air circulation to discourage fungal diseases.
Potting Soil
The best soil for Jelly Beans Plant should be sandy or rocky soil to avoid getting soggy soil. The soil should be loose enough to allow water to drain out fast enough. Cactus and succulents mix is ideal as it drains easily.
Fertilizer
Feed Jelly Beans Plant monthly during the growing period with a balanced, liquid fertilizer but do not feed in the cold season as growth is minimal at this time.
Repotting
Repot Jelly Beans Plant only when the plant has become pot-bound. Use a shallow rather than a deep pot for the plant as it has shallow roots.
A clay pot is preferable because it is porous and therefore allows the soil to dry out faster. The pot should be only 1 size larger than the current one. Ensure that the pot has a drainage hole to prevent the soil from getting soggy as it can lead to rotting. Take a look at these succulents pots on Amazon.
Pruning
Pruning Jelly Beans Plant requires the removal of dead and diseased leaves to maintain the plant neat as well as discourage pest and disease infestations.
Propagation
Jelly Beans Plant (Sedum rubrotinctum) can be propagated at the beginning of the growing season from leaf cuttings as they root easily.
How to propagate Jelly Beans Plant from leaf cuttings
Take leaf cuttings from a healthy Jelly Beans Plant Allow the cuttings to dry (callus) for 1-3 days before planting to avoid rotting.
Insert the cuttings in moist, free-draining soil. Water lightly by misting, only when the soil is dry and avoid getting the soil soggy as it can lead to rotting.
Place the set up in a warm, well-lit place, away from direct sunshine until there is new growth. Roots take about 3-4 weeks to develop.
Sedum rubrotinctum Growing Problems and Remedies
Jelly Beans Plant (Sedum rubrotinctum) growing problems include leaf drop, leaf spots, rotting, yellowing, shrivelled leaves, pests and diseases. Keep reading for more on these problems and how to fix them.
Pests
Common pests in Jelly Beans Plant are mealy bugs and scale insects. Isolate the affected plant to reduce spread to other plants and treat it with neem oil as per the manufacturer's recommendations.
Brown soft spots
Brown soft spots in Jelly Beans Plant is leaf spot disease which is enhanced by poor air circulation. Ensure there is free air circulation at all times to discourage disease infestation.
Leaf drop
Leaf drop in Jelly Beans Plant is caused by overwatering or underwatering. Water the plant thoroughly during the growing season and allow the top 2-3 inches of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid overwatering by ensuring that the pot has a drainage hole and that the soil is well-drained. Significantly to reduce watering during the cold season and never allow the soil ball to dry out completely to avoid leaf drop. Read more on how to water houseplants the right way.
Rotting base, yellowing and shriveled leaves
Rotting plant base followed by yellowing and shrivelled leaves in Jelly Beans Plant is an indication of basal stem-rot disease which is brought about by overwet conditions. Reduce watering during the cold season as growth is minimal at this time. Make sure that the pot has a drainage hole and the soil is free-draining to prevent the soil from getting soggy.
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