Pink Jelly Bean Care

Pink Jelly Beans needs little water for good growth because it is used to prolonged drought in its natural environment. Before watering the plant, wait until the soil is completely dry and the leaves are slightly wrinkled.

Pink Jelly Bean is a relatively miniature plant that does not require pruning. However, you can remove wilted or dead leaves and prune the plant to propagate it.

This plant does not need much fertilizer and can grow well on poor soil. However, you can use all-purpose fertilizers for cacti and succulents at the beginning of the growing season. Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can cause root burns.

This succulent needs a lot of bright light but does not like direct sunlight. It grows well in partial or filtered light, so you can place it on the eastern or western windowsill.

The most essential condition for ideal soil is excellent drainage properties. Thanks to this, excess moisture will drain, and air will flow to the roots. You can use ready-made mixtures or prepare the soil by taking peat, perlite, and sand.

Succulents are easy to propagate, and Aurora is no exception. You can propagate this plant by cuttings by letting the edges dry out and placing them in moist soil. The second method is the propagation of succulent leaves. Choose a healthy leaf and place it on dry soil. When the edge of the leaf dries, start periodically spraying the plant. After a few weeks, roots will appear.

This succulent likes warmth and heat. Pink Jelly Beans is not a frost-hardy plant, so try to keep the minimum temperature below 20°F (-6.7°C) and the maximum below 86°F (30°C) to avoid burning the leaves.

Pink Jelly Bean grows slowly and has a small root system, so avoid large pots. Make sure the container has drainage holes and the material of the pots does not matter.

This succulent has fragile leaves that easily fall off when transported or transplanted.