Sedum rubrotinctum
Species of succulent
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Sedum rubrotinctum or Sedum × rubrotinctum, commonly known as jelly-beans,[1] jelly bean plant, or pork and beans,[2] is a species of Sedum from the plant family Crassulaceae. It is a succulent plant originating in Mexico.[3] The common English name refers to its short leaves that resemble jelly beans, especially when taking on a protective hue.[4]
| Jelly-beans | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Crassulaceae |
| Genus: | Sedum |
| Species: | S. rubrotinctum |
| Binomial name | |
| Sedum rubrotinctum R.T.Clausen | |
Description
Taxonomy
The species was first described in 1948. It is considered to be an artificial hybrid between Sedum pachyphyllum and Sedum stahlii.[6]
Cultivation
Sedum rubrotinctum is cultivated as an ornamental plant, for planting in gardens and as potted plants. It is grown very easily and tolerates all types of soil except for those that are poorly drained. It grows very well in summer, can take variations in climate, although it is not frost-tolerant.
New plants may be grown from leaves (or beans) that drop off or are separated from the stem and laid on soil.
This plant has won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[7]
Sedum rubrotinctum is poisonous and may cause irritation when ingested or touched.[4]
