Sedum rubrotinctum aka 🐷Pork and 🫘Beans

General Care for Sedum rubrotinctum aka Pork and Beans

Sedum rubrotinctum aka Pork and Beans is a delightful succulent with round, bean-like leaves, popular among succulent enthusiasts. The tips of its leaves turn red when the plant is under happy stress.

Watering

Sedum rubrotinctum has typical watering needs similar to other succulents. Use the soak and dry method, allowing the soil to completely dry out between waterings.

Where to Plant

Pork and Beans is not cold hardy, so if you live in a zone colder than 20°F (-6.7°C), plant it in a container that can be brought indoors. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Plant in an area of your garden that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.

Commonly Mistaken For

Sedum rubrotinctum Aurora, which has more pink in the leaves and can be variegated. Aurora’s flowers are also lighter yellow compared to Pork and Beans.

How to Propagate Sedum rubrotinctum aka Pork and Beans

Leaves

Pork and Beans propagates extremely well from leaves. When taking a leaf for propagation, gently twist it from the stem to ensure a clean pull without leaving any part of the leaf on the stem. This increases the chance of successful propagation. Sedum rubrotinctum often drops leaves naturally, which can also be collected and propagated.

Allow the leaf to callous over for a day or two before placing it on well-draining soil.

Cuttings

To propagate Pork and Beans from cuttings, use a sterile, sharp knife or scissors. Remove a stem from the main plant and allow it to callous for several days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water when the soil has completely dried out.

Succulent Synonyms

• Sedum × rubrotinctum
• Jelly-Beans
• Jelly Bean Plant