Is this unusual?

11 years ago

last modified: 11 years ago

I hope you can see this. It is a leaf-cutting from an unidentified plant. The pot is just 2 inches, so you can imagine the size of the leaf.

This is one of 4 leaf cuttings I started. The other three are the same size, but each has a single stem growing while this has two. Is this unusual?

Photo 1

This is mama.

Photo 2

Photo 3

Will this make two plants? One plant with a double stalk? Should one of the stems be removed at some point to allow the other to flourish?

Any ideas on what type of succulent it might be?

(I am sorry for the quality of my images. I have low vision and must take phots with my ipad so that I have a larger view to try to focus the shot. And, most photos are at least a little blurry for me, so I can't tell when it's clear for others.)

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LilBit7765

11 years ago

Im horrible at remembering scientific names. So look up sedum jellybean. If i remember correctly thats the nickname fore it (last two pics) these are very common and will have yons of leaves that will fall off and root making a full pot rather quickly

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chefmomster2
Original Author
11 years ago
Sedum rubrotinctum...looks right. Mine is obviously etoliated from before I moved it to brighter light. The leaves on the very top are significantly closer. Hopefully they will start to get that fabulous coloring! Thanks!
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rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
11 years ago
chef
I don't think that is unusual - they must be happy :)
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chefmomster2
Original Author
11 years ago
I sure hope so, rina! They are immensely cute with their teeny tiny leaves.
laticauda
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Is that what they call pork n beans here? Or is that a different species?

P.s. that is freaking awesome.
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chefmomster2
Original Author
11 years ago
When I looked it up they used "Pork and Beans" and "Jelly Bean" synonomously. Dave's Garden also had it as "Christmas Cheer" and "Banana Plant".
sunb75
11 years ago
How long did it take to grow that tall?

I have one that is a bit leggy. Will the leaves grow on the "stalk" or should I cut the top off and re-root?
laticauda
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
They propagate pretty easily. If you cut off the top, it'll root with proper care and the stem will produce more shoots for more leaves.

Oh, and get that thing some light ;)
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