Sedum Rubrotinctum 'Pork and Beans'

Basic Info

Sedum Rubrotinctum is also commonly known as Pork and Beans. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to 30 cm (12″) tall. The plants main feature are the leaves that are often said to look like beans. These leaves can turn red when correctly stressed.

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Sedum

Care and Propagation Information

Watering

When watering the Sedum Rubrotinctum (or Pork and Beans) be careful it is a plant that is sensitive to over-watering. It is a plant that needs to be thoroughly drenched in water and dried before watering again. The plant should be water mostly between Spring to Fall, let the plant dry thoroughly before watering again.

General Care for Sedum Rubrotinctum ‘Pork and Beans’

What kind of a plant carer should select the Sedum Rubrotinctum ‘Pork and Beans’? It is perfect for a beginner plant grower. The plant does best when cared for outdoor in a proper light area. If planted indor, it can look be hard on the succulent.

Quick Facts:

Thrives best in full sun
Should be grown outdoor
Similar watering needs to other succulents. (See Watering Guide)

Can die easily if overwatered
Becomes 30 cm (12″) tall
Best zone for the plant is -6.7° C (20° F)

Does not handle cold well
Best propagated with leaves
Generally not known to be toxic to people or animals

Grows best during Spring and Fall

Where to Plant

Pork and Beans is a plant that grows easiest in free-draining gritty compost. The plant does not handle cold well, so if you live an area that is colder than -6.7°C (20°F) use a succulent container. It makes it easier to transport the plant indoor and outdoor.

Sedum Rubrotinctum is a plant that requires up to 6 hours of sun when planted inside keep it on a window ledge. That means a south-facing window for most of us.

How to Propagate Sedum Rubrotinctum ‘Pork and Beans’

Learning how to propagate Sedum Rubrotinctum ‘Pork and Beans’, begin by selecting a sturdy, healthy leaf. Then remove the stem from the main plant, cut the stem off with a sharp knife. Pork and Beans is one of the species that easily drop its leaves; it can, however, be challenging to grow a large specimen.

Once the leaf is off the Sedum Rubrotinctum, let it sit for a few days before placing in nutritious and well-drained soil. The soil should be drenched thoroughly, never let the soil dry. Once the plant’s root has started to appear, let the plant take its time to grow.