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Plant · GBIF taxon 5688562

Jelly Bean Plant

Sedum rubrotinctum

Also known as Pork and Beans, Jelly-Beans, Christmas Cheer

Jelly bean plants sport plump, jelly-bean-shaped leaves that turn bright red when exposed to intense sun or cool temperatures. Small star-shaped yellow flowers bloom in late spring from the tips of trailing, fragile stems. These drought-hardy succulents root easily wherever loose leaves drop onto porous, well-draining soil.

SucculentDrought TolerantEasy to Propagate
Jelly Bean Plant reference
Licensed referenceJJ Harrison (https://www.jjharrison.com.au/) / CC BY-SA 2.5 · cc-by-sa
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & prey
  • Autotrophic (Photosynthesis)
Predators
  • Snails
  • Slugs
  • Mealybugs
ThreatsOverwatering, freezing temperatures, stem rot
HabitatsArid rocky slopes, sunny gardens, container culture
Life span10–20+ years
Classification
  1. FamilyCrassulaceae
  2. SpeciesSedum rubrotinctum
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskHigh
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is high
Toxic to pets if ingested; place plants where dogs and cats cannot chew on them.
Why it is dangerous
Contains mild piperidine alkaloids that cause oral irritation, nausea, and gastrointestinal distress if chewed.
How to recognize a risky encounter
Identified by tiny cylindrical leaves resembling jelly beans that turn reddish in bright direct light.
What to do
Keep potted specimens off lower shelves away from pets, and clean up dropped leaves promptly.
Responsible observation
  • Sunlight: Provide direct light to trigger the signature reddish foliage coloration.
  • Watering: Let soil dry completely between thorough soakings to avoid root rot.
  • Handling: Move plants carefully, as leaves easily snap off when bumped.
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