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| − | + | '''''Sedum rubrotinctum''''', commonly known as the '''Jelly Bean Plant''', or '''Pork and Beans''', is a species of ''[[Sedum]]'' from the ''[[Crassulaceae]]'' family of plants. Nicknamed for its short leaves that resemble [[jelly bean]]s, especially when taking on a protective hue.<ref name="Backyard Gardener"/> The plant was named officially as a distinct species in 1948. It is a [[succulent plant]] originating in Mexico, that is grown very easily and tolerates all types of soil except for those that are poorly drained. It grows very well in summer, but can take variations in climate although it is not frost-tolerant. | |
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| − | + | *Sedum rubrotinctum cv. 'Aurora' - whiter and pinker rather than green and red. | |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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| − | + | File:Sedum rubrotinctum 03 ies.jpg| photo 1 | |
| − | + | File:Sedum rubrotinctum 02 ies.jpg| photo 2 | |
| − | + | File:Sedum rubrotinctum 01 ies.jpg| photo 3 | |
| + | File:Sedum rubrotinctum 04 ies.jpg|Sedum rubrotinctum cv. 'Aurora' | ||
| + | File:Sedum rubrotinctum 05 ies.jpg|Sedum rubrotinctum cv. 'Aurora' | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:42, 25 May 2010
| Habit | shrub
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| Height: | ⇕ | 10 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 10. |
| Width: | ⇔ | 12 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 12. to 24 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 24. |
| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
| Poisonous: | ☠ | can be toxic |
| Bloom: | ❀ | early spring, mid spring, late spring |
| Exposure: | ☼ | sun |
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| Water: | ◍ | moderate, dry |
| Features: | ✓ | evergreen, flowers |
| USDA Zones: | 9 to 11 | |
| Flower features: | ❀ | orange, yellow |
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Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as the Jelly Bean Plant, or Pork and Beans, is a species of Sedum from the Crassulaceae family of plants. Nicknamed for its short leaves that resemble jelly beans, especially when taking on a protective hue.[1] The plant was named officially as a distinct species in 1948. It is a succulent plant originating in Mexico, that is grown very easily and tolerates all types of soil except for those that are poorly drained. It grows very well in summer, but can take variations in climate although it is not frost-tolerant.
The leaves of this plant change colour from green to red during the summer months as a protective adaptation, and sprout bright yellow flowers from between the leaves in mid-spring.
Cultivation
Propagation
New plants may be grown from leaves (or beans) that drop off or are separated from the stem and laid on the soil.
Pests and diseases
Varieties
- Sedum rubrotinctum cv. 'Aurora' - whiter and pinker rather than green and red.
Gallery
photo 1
photo 2
photo 3
Sedum rubrotinctum cv. 'Aurora'
Sedum rubrotinctum cv. 'Aurora'
References
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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External links
- w:Sedum rubrotinctum. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Sedum rubrotinctum QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)
