Sedum pachyphyllum 'Blue Jelly Beans' Crested is an eye-catching, crested form of the classic Jelly Bean plant, prized for its sculptural appearance and soft blue-green tones. Native to Mexico, this crested succulent differs from the typical Sedum pachyphyllum by forming unusual fan-like or brain-shaped growths rather than the usual trailing stems. These structural forms are the result of fasciation—a rare natural mutation that causes the growing tip to flatten and proliferate—producing a coral-like mass of plump leaves that makes each specimen truly one of a kind.
The thick, finger-like leaves have a powdery blue coating (a waxy bloom called farina) that helps protect the plant from intense sunlight and moisture loss. When grown in bright light or allowed to dry between waterings, the leaf tips can blush with pink to orange hues, adding to its ornamental appeal. These seasonal colour shifts make it a dynamic feature in both container arrangements and rock gardens.
In summer, mature plants may produce small, star-shaped yellow flowers on short stalks, though flowering is less common in crested specimens. Best grown in a sunny to partly shaded position, Sedum pachyphyllum 'Blue Jelly Beans' Crested thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from a dry spell between waterings. It prefers a temperate range of 5–25 °C and should be protected from hard frost or prolonged cold snaps.
Its compact form and rare crested growth make it a talking point for collectors and succulent enthusiasts alike.
Sedum pachyphyllum 'Blue Jelly Beans' Crested plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants to those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on season and growing conditions.
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Please Note:
- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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