Burro's Tail Stonecrop Succulent - Donkey Tail Sedum Morganianum Plant - 2.5 inch pot

Native to Mexico and Hondorous, this Stonecrop succulent is mostly an indoor plant in North America.

Tender succulents are not cold hardy and while they love the warm outdoors they must be brought in for the winter. 

This tender perennial plant has trailing stems and succulent, blue-green leaves with a silvery bloom that rubs off when handled. The stems grow upright at first, eventually becoming pendulous and growing to four feet long; they can be rather heavy with all the water stored in the leaves. The smooth-textured, lance-shaped, overlapping leaves grow in a closely-whorled, almost spiraling pattern to completely surround the stem, creating an almost braided appearance. The short, thick cylindrical leaves are pointed on the end, and swell to become very plump when plants are well watered and will shrivel when too dry.

Burro’s tail grown indoors rarely blooms but in summer, small but showy pink to red blossoms may appear in terminal clusters of 1-6 flowers on slender pedicels. The small, star-shaped flowers have bright yellow stamens and fleshy, lighter pink sepals. They produce abundant nectar and are very attractive to bees and flies. The plants must be mature with stems at least 25cm long before they will flower. Moving plants outdoors in summer and keeping them at cooler temperatures in the winter (50ºFs and 60ºFs rather than room temperature) may encourage flowering.

Because of its trailing stems, burro’s tail is best grown in containers where the stems can hang down vertically. Hanging baskets, urns, or large pots on pedestals all showcase the pendant stems. Indoors where conditions are good, individual plants may last for decades. Outdoors they can be used as seasonal hanging plants where protected from strong wind. 

Burro’s tail grows best in bright light to full sun. Don't overwater. Depending on the conditions, indoor plants may need just a deep watering once a month.

• Height- 24 inches (60 cm)
• Spread- 10-12 inches (25.4-30.48 cm)
• Sun exposure- Full to partial
• Soil requirements- Well-draining, gritty
• Hardiness zones- USDA 9-11
• Burro’s tail is very tolerant of crowding. Re-pot it every couple of years to freshen the soil. Increase the container size only when there is no room between the stems and the side of the pot. It may also be grown from seed planted when temperatures are 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15 C) in early spring.