Jelly beans (Sedum pachyphyllum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Jelly beans on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 14 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Jelly beans
Sedum pachyphyllum, commonly known as 'Jelly Beans' or 'Many Fingers', is a charming and low-maintenance succulent native to Mexico. It is characterized by its small, plump, cylindrical, blue-green leaves with reddish tips. It is ideal for rockeries, succulent gardens, or as an indoor potted plant, adding a touch of color and texture.
Native range
Central and Southern Mexico
Care tips
It requires plenty of direct sunlight to maintain its intense coloration and prevent etiolation, preferably 6 or more hours a day. Water only when the substrate is completely dry, avoiding overwatering which can rot its roots. Use a well-draining substrate specifically for cacti and succulents. A common mistake is overwatering, which quickly leads to root rot and plant death.
How to save a dying Jelly beans
- Warning signs
- Soft, wrinkled, or falling leaves; etiolated stems; rot at the base.
- First aid
- Remove damaged leaves/stems. Repot in well-draining soil. Provide bright, indirect light. Water only when soil is completely dry.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot) and lack of light (etiolation, weakness).
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if rot hasn't reached the main stem. Propagate healthy stems or leaves.