Jelly bean plant (Sedum × rubrotinctum)

Jelly bean plant (Sedum × rubrotinctum) is a perennial plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant has several common names including: jelly bean plant, banana cactus, Christmas cheer or pork and beans.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: jelly bean plant, banana cactus, Christmas cheer, pork and beans
Scientific name: Sedum × rubrotinctum
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Mat forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Jelly bean plant (Sedum × rubrotinctum) – W.carter, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Jelly bean plant (Sedum × rubrotinctum) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons