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Common names of the jelly bean plant

The common names of the jelly bean plant are Christmas Cheer and earring grass.

Habits of the jelly bean plant

The jelly bean plant is a succulent in the Crassulaceae family, Sedum genus, and spring and summer are its vigorous growth period.

The jelly bean plant originates from Mexico and likes a warm environment with plenty of sunlight; the most suitable temperature is 13~18°C. It is cold-tolerant; when the winter temperature is above 5°C, it can safely overwinter.

The jelly bean plant is drought-tolerant and afraid of excessive moisture. During the growing period, water once every 2 weeks and keep the potting soil slightly moist.

The jelly bean plant is a full-sun plant and can receive appropriate direct sunlight. In sunlight, the middle of the leaves is green and the tips are light red; under stronger sunlight, they turn red-brown.

Common propagation methods for the jelly bean plant: sowing and cuttings.

Care tips for the jelly bean plant

Spring: Every spring is the best time to repot the jelly bean plant. Use a mixture of fertile garden soil and coarse sand, and add a small amount of leaf mold and bone meal. While repotting, prune the plant. The jelly bean plant easily drops leaves, so be gentle during repotting, but the fallen leaves can be placed directly in the pot and will quickly grow into new plants.

Summer: Summer has high temperatures and strong light, so appropriate shading is needed, and the fleshy leaves will turn from green to red-brown. However, the shading time should not be too long, otherwise the stems and leaves will be tender and prone to lodging.

Autumn: Place the jelly bean plant in a spot with plenty of sunlight for care, keep the temperature within the suitable range, and provide frequent ventilation.

Winter: Maintain room temperature above 5°C, with 10°C being best, reduce watering, and keep the potting soil slightly dry.

Propagation methods for the jelly bean plant

Sowing: From 2~5 months, select mature seeds and sow them indoors in pots, keeping the room temperature at 18~21°C; they will germinate in 12~15 days.

Cuttings: Can be done throughout the year and root very easily, with spring and autumn being the most suitable. Cut the top leaves or compact short branches for cuttings; leaves that usually fall off can also be directly used for cuttings.

Suggested planting combinations: Crassula ovata 'Hobbit' and Crassula capitella 'Campfire'.