Sedum rubrotinctum

Sedum rubrotinctum or Sedum × rubrotinctum, commonly known as jelly-beans, jelly bean plant, or pork and beans, is a species of Sedum from the plant family Crassulaceae. It is a succulent plant originating in Mexico. The common English name refers to its short leaves that resemble jelly beans, especially when taking on a protective hue.

Description

The leaves of Sedum rubrotinctum change colour from green to red during the summer months as a protective adaptation. The plant sprouts bright yellow flowers from between the leaves in mid-spring.

Taxonomy

The species was first described in 1948. It is considered to be an artificial hybrid between Sedum pachyphyllum and Sedum stahlii.