Jelly Bean Plant Propagation
Hello! I just got in this adorable Jelly Bean plant and I must have more!! I was thinking about propagating it but iām not too sure where to start- any tips? #JellyBeanPlant #PropagationStation #TipsandTricks
5ā pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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Hi @LikelyDaboecia!
It is recommended to propagate the jelly bean plant in spring/early summer to allow it time to grow.
The cool thing about this plant is you can propagate by stem or leaf cuttings. I have the best luck with leaf cuttings for my succulents. I lay them out on top of soil and wait for them to grow their tiny roots. It definitely takes time tho, so be patient!
Make sure to keep the cuttings out of direct sunlight as they prefer bright, indirect light.
It is recommended to propagate the jelly bean plant in spring/early summer to allow it time to grow.
The cool thing about this plant is you can propagate by stem or leaf cuttings. I have the best luck with leaf cuttings for my succulents. I lay them out on top of soil and wait for them to grow their tiny roots. It definitely takes time tho, so be patient!
Make sure to keep the cuttings out of direct sunlight as they prefer bright, indirect light.
@JovialCaitlin Amazing, thanks so much! I had no idea where to start, is that the same for all succulents? Also, how do you handle watering in the early stages?
@LikelyDaboecia hey Hollie! To answer your question...no, it's not the same for all succulents. Aloe, for example, can only be propagated by removing pups that grow from its base. Then there are others that *can* be propagated via leaves, like jade, but it's hit or miss and can take FOREVER (plus it's just a whole lot easier to propagate jade by placing cuttings in water or directly in soil).
@LikelyDaboecia also...I've had mixed results propagating sedums from just a leaf. Maybe it's because those leaves are so tiny they often dry out before generating new growth š¤·š»āāļø What I do is take a cutting that's a few inches long, remove a few of the lowest leaves, dip the end in rooting powder, then stick it in soil. You don't have to use rooting hormone, but I've found it really does help expedite growth.
@LikelyDaboecia I agree with @stephonicle depends on the plants for sure. And takes forever compared to some of my other plants I'm propagating. Succulents take a lot of patience š¤£
I have mine laying out in either a tray of soil or on a window sill (with no direct sunlight). I mist my roots with a spray bottle once a week or so.
I have mine laying out in either a tray of soil or on a window sill (with no direct sunlight). I mist my roots with a spray bottle once a week or so.
@stephonicle thanks for the info on the jade! I had a beautiful plant and I tried to do leaf propagation and got no success. Maybe Iāll try a cutting in water.
I agree with @JovialCaitlin and @stephonicle
I have found jellybean sedums propagate more easily by leaf than other sedums but they do take time these I "planted" a couple of months ago for reference.
I have found jellybean sedums propagate more easily by leaf than other sedums but they do take time these I "planted" a couple of months ago for reference.
The most important part of propagating succs is to make sure itās youāre letting the ārawā end heal over. Otherwise they get waterlogged. Some people let them sit out for a couple days before placing on soil. Some actually put a drop of superglue on the end. This tells the plant that particular leaf is done growing and itās time to start a new one with more roots.
You actually have a new guy about to start a new strand. You can also punch off the end of a strand enough to make sure youāll have a few nodes. Take enough of the ābeansā off that there are at least three nodes exposed. Let them heal over and then you can propagate in water! :)
You actually have a new guy about to start a new strand. You can also punch off the end of a strand enough to make sure youāll have a few nodes. Take enough of the ābeansā off that there are at least three nodes exposed. Let them heal over and then you can propagate in water! :)
@Hoyaobsessed
I have a pot or 2 that look exactly like your photo...and it took months, MONTHS, for just one tiny plant.
I had all but given up on my snow white panda...just left the "dead" thing in a small pot with soil perhaps 3 months ago. I used one of those tiny tip squeeze bottles to water slightly at the base once every now and then. Just starting to become a plant and I'm nervous as heck.
I have a pot or 2 that look exactly like your photo...and it took months, MONTHS, for just one tiny plant.
I had all but given up on my snow white panda...just left the "dead" thing in a small pot with soil perhaps 3 months ago. I used one of those tiny tip squeeze bottles to water slightly at the base once every now and then. Just starting to become a plant and I'm nervous as heck.
Hollie is absolutely gorgeous š¤
