Burros Tail

The Burros Tail (Sedum morganianum) is a trailing succulent perfect for hanging baskets. It is native to Southern Mexico and Honduras. The stems can trail up to 4 feet long given the right care. The leaves are fleshy and blue/grey/green in color. They are tear-drop shaped and grow in tightly compact rows around the stems in an almost spiral pattern. It has star-shaped blooms in the summer in the right conditions and they range in color from white, to pink and red.

AKA: Donkey Tail, Lambs Tail, Horses Tail

Light: Bright indirect light to full sun. This is a succulent and it thrives in high light and warmth.

Watering: Allow the soil to dry completely before watering. Water slowly and evenly until water comes out of the drainage hole; discard excess to avoid root rot. Water less frequently in the winter and more in the summer.

Humidity: Dry air to average home humidity.

Toxicity: Non-toxic to cats, dogs and humans.

Potting Medium: Fast-draining and fast-drying. A cactus/succulent mix is perfect for this plant.

Additional Care: The leaves are plump when it has enough water and will shrivel when it gets too dry. Because the leaves hold water, this plant can get heavy and the leaves are easily knocked off. Because of this, a Burros Tail is best kept in a hanging container that won’t get bumped.