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Posted 1Y ago by @GreenWitchRN

Super stretch

#Sedum I received what Greg has told me is a Jelly Bean Plant. It was stretched when I got it and I’ve let it settle in a bit. It’s now placed under grow lights, but I’m wondering if I should remove it from the stake and let those fine axillary roots make contact and take hold in the soil. I would imagine I’d see new growth/branches from that main stem. Does this seem like a decent idea? #helpwanted #help #NewPlants #JellyBeans
2ft to light, indirect
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 months ago
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Yes that sounds like a great idea! Just be careful not to snap the stem when you lay it on the soil.
@GreenWitchRN Hello Kate, it looks more like a Broadleaf stonecrop, botanical name is Sedum spathulifolium.
@KikiGoldblatt The leaf shape doesn’t quite seem to fit for the broadleaf stonecrop. For now I’ve released the main stem from the stake and I’ll see how she develops. Hopefully she’ll give us a better indication of what she really is soon!
@GreenWitchRN I agree not a broadleaf stonecrop but the stem reminds me of a Graptopetalum or one of its Hybrids - many of those varieties drape over pots when the get older and it's totally normal. πŸ™‚

Look how cool they look!

I think these pics are (2)Graptopetalum Paraguayense, Graptoveria Darley Sunshine, & Graptopetalum pachyphyllum -

I don't think any of those are your plant but they could be a close cousin? It's so hard to tell with plants that are just getting healthy or are still babies Lol

Not all long stems will offshoot babies tho!

Many varieties of Grapto just grow on long stems and propigate easily by fallen leaves or broken stem props..

Other stems don't need to be touching soil to grow new offshots, like aeoniums for example, but if you ever decide to propagate by beheading both the top floret and often a cutting of just a stem part, then the stem will root & grow offshoots babies if properly cared for - I've grown stem prop offshots off grapto hybrids & aeoniums stem for sure. 😊

Only time will tell what kind of succulent you have! 😊

Now that you're
giving them plenty of light they should have completely normal growth soon and maybe you can get a proper ID! 😊

I don't have time today to go down the rabbit hole of Google Images πŸ˜… today trying to ID lol...

So instead I'll just tag a couple people who might have some good guesses or insights for ya! πŸ’š
@fitsedum @KrunchyWrap @vvvelo @Propa @WickedValkyrie
P. S I would definitely remove it form the stake & let it do what it wants...

It's probably looking for more light or trying to stabilize itself with arial roots, either way many varieties enjoy "trailing".

I wouldn't worry at all about snapping off the stem though, if it happens naturally or accidentally it will very easily propagate! #stemcutting is supper fun!

And.. πŸ‘†πŸ½ you can search that hashtag for info on how I propagate from cuttings πŸ™‚
I'm not very good at IDing succulents, especially when they are this severely etiolated. I can say it is almost definitely not a jelly bean tho. (I've never seen one with farina.) I do agree that you should let it sit on the soil. I, personally, would cut it up a bit and lay the pieces on/in the soil. But that's not strictly necessary...
@dreamlettuce is usually pretty good with IDs tho!
Could it possibly be a Pachyphytum Moon Silver? @WickedValkyrie @roxyvivien @GreenWitchRN @vvvelo ?

It almost looks like the second pic but forgot the ID for the second pic… πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™€οΈ let me find it rq (Graptosedum Francisco Baldi?)
It looks like a Mother of Pearl Graptopetalum. It’s supposed to stretch this way as this is the beauty of this species. They love hanging and spreading. The stem can be cut back and rooted if you want to fill it out more however, the same thing will happen again later. I have quite a few Graptopetalum but so many look alike that it’s easier to tell when they are compact.
@dreamlettuce as for me they both look like Pachyveria 'Glauca'.
Thank you, everyone! I’m excited to see how and what she does now. I will say, she looks awfully nice on the grow light plant stand my son gave me for Christmas. Now my succulents have a chance in my house!! ❀️
@fitsedum I agree! It's most likey a graptopetalum paraguayense or hybrid variety but it's just eloiated right now so hard to say...

I love the ghostie succs! There are a good amount of varieties with amazing color variations! πŸ‘» 🌱 πŸ’œ

Right now I'm obsessed with how my "bowl of leaf props" is growing and can't wait to see how they mature πŸ™‚πŸƒ
@roxyvivien those look awesome!
I have one that looks EXACTLY like yours. Sadly I'm not sure what it is BUT you are correct about removing the stake. I let mine roam freely and they get pretty wild. If too wild I always chop and prop. I would Sprinkle some cinnamon on the soil, remove the stake, let it chill and watch the magic happen. I would show a pic of mine but I'm too far from then and I'm enjoying a hot pocket at this moment... very important hot pocket shenanigans at foot...
Some type of mini ghost or could be these