# Jelly Bean Plant / Pork and Beans (Sedum rubrotinctum)

> A widely cultivated hybrid native to Mexico, Sedum rubrotinctum is a low-growing succulent renowned for its plump, jelly bean-shaped leaves. Under direct sunlight and mild drought stress, the foliage transitions dramatically from glossy green to vibrant ruby-red. Its decumbent stems root readily where they touch the substrate, making it an exceptional groundcover and trailing container specimen.

- **Scientific Name:** *Sedum rubrotinctum*
- **Botanical Family:** Crassulaceae
- **Care Difficulty:** Easy (1/5)
- **Cold Hardiness:** -3°C (26°F) (USDA Zone 9b); tolerates brief light frosts, but requires protection from hard freezes.
- **Pet Safety / Toxicity:** Toxic to Pets (May cause irritation or toxicity if ingested by cats/dogs)
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## Light & Sun Exposure

Requires full sun to partial shade, thriving with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to maintain compact growth and intense red coloration.

## Watering Schedule & Method

Follow the 'soak-and-dry' method; drench the root zone thoroughly and allow the substrate to dry out completely before watering again. Reduce sharply in winter.

## Soil & Gritty Mix Formula

60% inorganic grit (pumice, perlite, lava rock) + 40% quality organic cactus soil mix for rapid drainage.

## Cold Tolerance & Overwintering

-3°C (26°F) (USDA Zone 9b); tolerates brief light frosts, but requires protection from hard freezes.

## Propagation Methods

Extremely easy to propagate via leaf cuttings or stem cuttings; dropped leaves effortlessly produce adventitious roots and rosettes on moist soil.

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