Sedum stahlii

RHS Plant Profile
baked beans

Other common names

coral beads

Cactus Succulent Conservatory Greenhouse Houseplants

A compact, evergreen succulent, to around 15cm high, with creeping, branching stems and small, fleshy, bead-shaped glossy green leaves, covered with fine hairs and often flushed dark red. Leaves are easily detached, but can be used to propagate new plants. Small clusters of pale yellow flowers are produced at the tips of the stems in summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Crassulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus
Sedum may be annuals or herbaceous or evergreen perennials with succulent stems and leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in summer or autumn
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Mexico

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow indoors, or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter, in a free draining, gritty potting mix. Position in bright indirect light with protection from hot sun. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by softwood stem tips cuttings, or simply by removing leaves and leaving them on the soil surface to root

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Houseplants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails, vine weevil grubs, scale insects and mealybugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots, especially in damp conditions and poor drainage