How to care for Jelly Bean Plant
Sedum rubrotinctum · Crassulaceae
A cheerful little sedum with glossy, bean-shaped leaves that flush red at the tips in bright sun and stress. It is tough, fast, and effortless to propagate — dropped leaves root where they land. The red 'jelly bean' coloring is a badge of good light; all-green plants are asking for a sunnier spot. Water roughly every 12 days while it's growing (about every 28 in winter), give it direct sun, kept above 41°F (5°C) — dry air is fine for it.
Care at a glance
Water deeply after the soil has been dry for a few days; wrinkled beans mean thirst, dropped translucent beans mean too much.
Direct sun for at least half the day brings out the red tips; it survives less light but turns plain green and leggy.
Diluted cactus fertilizer once or twice a season — it needs very little.
Mistakes that kill this plant
- Frequent watering — this plant thrives on benign neglect.
- Low light, which permanently stretches the compact bean clusters.
- Poorly draining soil in a decorative pot with no drainage hole.
Seasonal tips
- Deepest red coloring comes from sun plus cool nights and lean watering.
- Prune leggy stems in spring — tops and even single beans re-root easily.
- Keep it nearly dry in winter; it tolerates cool rooms well.
Is it safe for pets?
We couldn’t place Jelly Bean Plant on a toxic or a non-toxic list, so its toxicity is unconfirmed — which is not the same as safe.
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Toxicity here is informational, not a safety guarantee. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against those lists or with your vet. If your pet ingested this plant, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.