Am I taking good care of my jelly bean succulent?

Did you place your jelly bean succulent in a location that receives at least six hours of full sunlight?

Is your jelly bean succulent planted in well-drained soil?

Did you provide a warm and dry environment for your sedum?

Do you allow the soil to dry completely before watering your jelly bean?

Do you feed your jelly bean succulents frequently?

If you're growing jelly bean outdoors, do you let it overwinter indoors?

Do you keep your jelly bean succulent free of pests and diseases?

Lots of bright, direct sunlight is required for jelly bean succulents to thrive. In full sun conditions, the tips of the leaves will turn red or orange with heat stress. A completely green plant or leggy, elongated growth are both indications that the plant is not receiving enough sunlight and could benefit from a brighter location. In extremely hot climates, a location that receives a couple of hours of shade can be beneficial. Choose a location that receives at least six hours of full sun, such as a west- or south-facing window.

Jelly bean succulents tolerate a wide range of well-drained soils. These plants do not tolerate excess moisture well and are extremely susceptible to root rot. Succulent and cactus soils are ideal because they are typically high in the inorganic matter (such as perlite and pumice) and low in organic matter (such as peat and coco coir).

Jelly bean succulents thrive in warm, and dry conditions. For the most part, they do not tolerate cold temperatures or cold drafts well and too much humidity can lead to root rot. The average household temperature and humidity levels are sufficient for jelly bean succulents.

This succulent requires very little water to thrive. Jelly bean succulents are accustomed to long periods of drought with short bursts of moisture. When grown indoors, allow the soil to dry out thoroughly between waterings. Before applying water, wait until the plump leaves of the jelly bean succulent have a ‘puckered’ appearance to ensure that the plant is thirsty. If you are growing jelly bean succulents outdoors, you likely won’t need to provide supplemental water because rainfall should be sufficient.

Jelly bean succulents do not require regular fertilization and do well in nutrient-poor conditions. You can apply an all-purpose cactus and succulent fertilizer in the early to mid-spring to help support healthy growth throughout the growing season, it's not necessary. Over-fertilizing jelly bean succulents can result in root burn or discolored leaves, so apply sparingly.

If you are growing jelly bean succulents outdoors, it is important to note that these succulents are not frost-tolerant and must be overwintered indoors in USDA zones 8 and lower. In the late summer to early fall, dig up the plants and transplant them into containers. Place them in a location indoors that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight a day, ideally in front of a west- or south-facing window.

Good job! You are taking good care of your jelly bean succulent.

Jelly bean succulents are rarely affected by pests, but if it does suffer from a pest infestation, then it will typically be mealybugs and scales. Organic neem oil is an environmentally friendly means of discouraging them from attacking. Fungus gnats can also sometimes be a problem if the soil is too moist. For succulents, this can usually be resolved quickly by letting the soil dry out for extended periods to kill off any larvae that are thriving in the moist soil.