jelly bean plant
Also known as: banana cactus; Christmas cheer; pork and beans
Sedum x rubrotinctum is a low-growing, evergreen, succulent perennial to 20cm tall with small yellow flowers borne in summer. Cylindrical, banana-shaped leaves up to 2cm long are arranged in spirals around the sprawling stems and are glossy green with red tips which may turn a deeper bronze colour in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- jelly bean plant (Sedum × rubrotinctum)
- Genus
- Sedum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of jelly bean plant
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of jelly bean plant
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jelly bean plant care guide
- Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly in warm growth
Pruning
PruningNone required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or from leaf cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in full sun; drought tolerant once established. Protect against frost
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
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