How do you care for the succulent Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)? What should you pay attention to in summer?

The succulent Sedum rubrotinctum, also called the Jelly Bean Plant or Pork and Beans, is an easy-to-grow variety that turns a dazzling red under proper light and is very striking. So, how do you care for the succulent Sedum rubrotinctum? What should you pay attention to in summer?

1. How do you care for Sedum rubrotinctum?

1. Light: Sedum rubrotinctum especially loves sunlight, so when conditions allow we should let it get sunlight all day long. Once it is deprived of sunlight it is like a child who cannot get the toy it loves and throws a tantrum, its leaves stretch out long like a child's sulking face, and the leaf color slowly turns from fiery red to green.

2. Water: The growing season of Sedum rubrotinctum is spring and autumn. At this time we should water only after the soil has dried out completely; do not water if it has not dried out. If we really cannot resist, or cannot tell whether the soil has dried out, then we set a fixed schedule: during its growing season we water it once a week, and in summer and winter we try not to water it, or water about once a month.

3. Soil: The soil used for growing Sedum rubrotinctum can be a mix of cinder and garden soil, and some stones can also be placed on top. We can change some of its soil about every 1.5 years. The soil must be breathable. At the very beginning of spring each year we can repot it and change the soil once.

4. Temperature: The growing environment for Sedum rubrotinctum must not go below 6°C, so in winter, if the temperature is too low, we can move it indoors and place it somewhere it can get sunlight. Generally its favorite growing temperature is around 20°C, and at this time its color is at its most beautiful and it is at its best for viewing. When the temperature is low and the sunlight is strong, the leaves of Sedum rubrotinctum turn red, so to enjoy it for a long time you can sprinkle water around it to bring the temperature down.

5. Propagation: During the growing season of Sedum rubrotinctum we can propagate it. Cut off a tender, vigorous stem segment about 5cm long, leave it in a ventilated place for 2-3 days, then bury it in soil, water about once every 11 days, and after more than 20 days it will take root and survive. The second method is to insert its leaves directly into prepared soil.

6. Fertilizing: We can fertilize it roughly once a month. The fertilizer must be diluted to prevent rot, and a dedicated fertilizer for plants should be used.

7. Pests and diseases: If ventilation is poor or conditions are relatively humid, Sedum rubrotinctum is prone to pest damage, and at that point we can spray a little pesticide to kill the insects. In general, however, Sedum rubrotinctum is not very prone to pest damage.

2. What should you pay attention to with Sedum rubrotinctum in summer?

In summer we must not let Sedum rubrotinctum face the harsh direct sunlight. Once it exceeds 30°C we should shade it, and place it somewhere ventilated; we can also sprinkle water around it to cool it down. In summer it hardly grows, so we call this a semi-dormant state. Ventilate as much as possible, water sparingly, and water only after the soil has completely dried out; that means about 2 waterings a month.

The above is Tuliu.com editor's summary of how to care for the succulent Sedum rubrotinctum and what to pay attention to in summer. We hope it can help you!