Buy Sedum Lucidium Giant Jelly Bean (130mm pot)

Sedum lucidum 'Giant Jelly Bean' is a colourful, low-maintenance succulent prized for its large, plump leaves and vibrant seasonal colour. This Mexican succulent produces glossy, rounded foliage that remains bright green in lower light before developing rich shades of red and crimson when grown in full sun or during cooler weather.

Its compact, spreading growth habit makes it an excellent choice for succulent gardens, rockeries, borders, decorative pots, hanging planters, and mixed succulent arrangements. As the plant matures, it forms dense clusters that create a striking carpet of colourful foliage with very little maintenance.

Like many Sedum varieties, 'Giant Jelly Bean' is exceptionally drought tolerant once established, making it ideal for Australian gardens and water-wise landscapes. During late winter and spring, mature plants may also produce clusters of small star-shaped white flowers that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Why You'll Love It

• Large, glossy jelly bean-shaped leaves
• Foliage changes from green to vibrant red in full sun
• Excellent drought tolerance once established
• Ideal for pots, rock gardens, borders, and succulent bowls
• Fast-growing and easy to maintain
• Perfect for beginners and collectors alike
• Adds year-round colour and texture to the garden
• Attractive to bees when flowering

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Sedum lucidum 'Giant Jelly Bean'

Common Name: Giant Jelly Bean Sedum

Plant Type: Evergreen succulent

Family: Crassulaceae

Pot Size: 130mm

Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading succulent

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Mature Height: Approximately 15–25cm

Mature Spread: Approximately 30–60cm

Foliage: Large fleshy green leaves that develop bright red colouring in strong sunlight

Care Guide

Light

Grow in full sun to bright light for the best colour. More sunlight encourages deeper red foliage.

Watering

Allow the soil to dry completely between watering. Water less during winter.

Soil

Plant in a free-draining cactus or succulent potting mix.

Temperature

Thrives in warm climates and tolerates heat well. Protect from prolonged frost.

Feeding

Apply a diluted succulent fertiliser during spring and summer to encourage healthy growth.

Perfect For

• Succulent collections
• Rock gardens
• Water-wise gardens
• Decorative pots
• Patio displays
• Hanging baskets
• Ground cover plantings
• Coastal gardens

Good to Know

Sedum lucidum 'Giant Jelly Bean' is valued for both its colourful foliage and its versatility in the landscape. It performs well in containers, raised garden beds, green roofs, and xeriscape gardens where excellent drainage is available. The intensity of its red colouring naturally increases with bright sunlight and cooler temperatures, making it particularly attractive throughout autumn and winter.

This hardy succulent requires very little maintenance and can be propagated easily from stem cuttings or fallen leaves, allowing gardeners to expand their collection over time.

The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, your plant may vary slightly because no two plants are exactly the same.

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