Sedum rubrotinctum - Jelly Bean

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Jelly Bean (Sedum rubrotinctum) (Clausen): A long-time favorite soft sedum from Mexico. This stemmed grower has round, fleshy leaves that spiral up its stem. It varies in color from green to red, with the brightest pigments showing when it's grown in bright sunlight. It makes a wonderfully colorful accent in potted arrangements.

Please Note: S. rubrontinctinum has naturally fragile leaves that can fall off readily, particularly in transit.

Jelly Bean is an excellent grower as long as it is not left in heavy, moist soil. It is exceptionally tolerant of full sun and drought, but it does need protection from frost. Fortunately, Jelly Bean can easily overwinter indoors if it is in a container with a drainage hole and has gritty, well-draining soil. Water deeply, but only when the soil is completely dry.

Over time, Jelly Bean will form prolific clumps and the stems will become long enough to gently cascade from containers. In spring, it produces clusters of tiny, yellow flowers that attract pollinators. This variety can drop leaves readily, but it is also one of the easiest to propagate. It will readily grow roots from both stem cuttings and leaves.

Full Tender Sedum Guide

Product Size

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

All Seasonal Colors

Red

Bloom Color

Yellow Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun

Maximum Height

6"-8"

Growth Habit / Shape

Hanging / Trailing, Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Seasonality

Blooms in Spring

Special Characteristic

Easy to Propagate, Fast Grower

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

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2 years ago

Is there anything special that I need to do to propage the ‘jelly bean’ from fallen leaves? See answer

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Nothing hugely different, though a lot of people have luck burying the cut end of the leaf (what was attached to the stem) into the soil a bit so the roots can get under soil faster. See full answer »

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3 years ago

I saw one at the store but, a darker green. I know light can change the color,but are there different varieties? See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

There are a few different varieties of Sedum rubrotinctum like Sedum rubrotinctum 'Aurora', a variegated form, and Sedum 'Santa Barbra', a hybrid between S. rubrotinctum and Sedum pachyphyllum (probably). Unfortunately though, S. rubrotinctum is the one that gets the deepest green out of the varieties.

I can't recommend S. rubrotinctum if you want a deep green color, but I can recommend a look-a-like. That would be Sedum hernandezii. It has a similar shape to S. rubrotinctum and similar care needs but it has a more emerald color that you may like more. See full answer »

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2 years ago

Can this plant be grown indoors under grow lights? See answer

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Absolutely! You can find more info on how bright grow lights should be, how close they need to be to the plants, how long to keep them on, etc. at the link below.
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4 years ago

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4 years ago  •  Staff Answer

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GROW LIGHT

Light Output

• Lumens are the main measure of light output or brightness you should consider. Our eyes are not very objective when it comes to measuring brightness, so it's important to read a grow light's specifications before purchase.
• Select a grow light that provides 300 - 800 lumens per square foot.

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3 years ago

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6 months ago  •  Staff Answer

They will if they're shipped with this Heat Pack. You can order just one and we'll include as many as necessary for your particular shipment. We recommend getting one if you expect high temperatures to dip below 40 degrees or low temperatures to dip below 25 degrees at any time in the next week. Plants tagged as [houseplants] in their title ship separately and automatically get free heat packs added when necessary.
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3 years ago

What succulents can I plant outdoors in Phoenix AZ? See answer

I'm trying to create a succulent garden outside, but I live in the Phoenix AZ area. I'm not sure which plants will survive in the middle of summer. Please help me! I don't want to create a beautiful garden for them just to die in summer.

They're going to be in direct sunlight most of the day. Which it's not bad right now, but as I'm sure you know. It can get up to 120 degrees out here.

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Cactus, Agave, Aloe and most Crassula are going to be your work horses for this garden. They're beautiful plants and can survive in harsh sun and heat. However, due to spines or mild toxins, these plants don't tend to make good walk way plants. If your garden has a path running through it, you may want to plant these away from that path.

Some varieties that would work well near a path or an edge to your garden are Graptopetalum paraguaynse, Sedum rubrotinctum, and Portulacaria as they're more safe.

All of the plants mentioned here are linked for your convenience, and you can click the link below to see all of our full sun succulents.
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3 years ago

I want to make a living wreath in a moss form what plants would you recommend? It’s 12” pre made form See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Click the link below to see our recommendations for wreath succulents! Also, be sure to check out our pages on plugs and cuttings as these frequently work with wreaths as well.
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3 years ago

Succulents and cactus that grow in zone 6b See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Click the link below to see our selection of plants that will grow well in zone 6!

I've also included zone 5 and 4 plants because they'd also grow well in zone 6. Most of this list will consist of hardy Sedum and Sempervivum, but there are some neat exceptions like Delosperma and Prometheum.
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Tap water is fine and you don't need to let the water get to room temperature. They can handle cool water. See full answer »

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2 years ago

How to get rid of the nats that are in my plants. See answer

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

These are likely fungus gnats and they can be a real nuisance, but there are a few ways you can go about dealing with them. Please note, the best strategies for exterminating them deal with both the flying adults and the larval worms that live in the soil, so be sure to employ multiple treatments to ensure success.

1) Sticky traps. Grab a yellow index card and smear some honey or thick corn syrup over both surfaces. Suspend this card an inch above the soil your plant is in. The yellow color and sugary smell will attract the flying adults which will get stuck to the card (growing a carnivorous plant, like a sundew, near the infested plant will work as well).

2) 1.5% hydrogen peroxide. Buy hydrogen peroxide from any store where first aid supplies are sold. Usually, it's sold as 3% hydrogen peroxide. Then mix it in a 1:1 ratio with water, giving you 1.5% hydrogen peroxide. Water with this mixture instead of plain water. This will kill the soil dwelling larva. Be warned, hydrogen peroxide will turn into water and oxygen rapidly, in the presence of sunlight. Please keep this mixture out of sunlight until you… See full answer »

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