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Burros Tail Plant Care
Sedum morganianum E.Walther
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Sedum morganianum is a trailing succulent with fleshy, blue-green leaves. It is often grown in hanging baskets due to its drooping growth habit.
Every 14–21 days
Bright indirect
40–60°F
40–50%
At a glance
How do you care for Burros Tail?
Water Burros Tail every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 40–60°F (4–16°C) and 40–50% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Where Is the Burros Tail Native To?
What Is the Burros Tail?
Burros Tail (Sedum morganianum) belongs to the Crassulaceae family within the Sedum genus. Burros Tail is native to Southern Mexico. Burros Tail is also known as Burro's Tail, Donkey's Tail, Sedum burrito.
Burros Tail displays a trailing, succulent growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Burros Tail produces star-shaped clusters in shades of pink, red, white, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Burros Tail?
Sedum morganianum requires watering every 14–21 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Burros Tail Need?
Burros Tail thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Burros Tail in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Burros Tail Prefer?
Sedum morganianum grows best at temperatures of 40–60°F. Burros Tail prefers humidity levels of 40–50%.
Temperature
40–60°F
Humidity
40–50%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Burros Tail?
Well-draining soil mix that doesn't retain water for too long. Good drainage is essential for Burros Tail to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Burros Tail?
Feed Burros Tail every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Burros Tail?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Burros Tail?
Burros Tail can be propagated through stem cuttings or leaves in well-draining soil mix. Similar propagation techniques also apply to stonecrop plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Burros Tail Toxic to Pets and Children?
Non-toxic to cats and dogs
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center plant list. View the ASPCA entry
Non-toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from children.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Burros Tail?
Burros Tail is susceptible to mealybugs, aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Burros Tail Need?
Burros Tail grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10a. Burros Tail is native to Southern Mexico. In cooler regions, grow Burros Tail as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10a – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Burros Tail is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Sedum genus — compare its care with other Sedum species on PlantoScan.
Sedum is part of the Crassulaceae plant family — browse all Crassulaceae genera and species.
Burros Tail thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Sedum Species
Other Sedum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Sedum morganianum E.Walther, family Crassulaceae (first published in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 10: 35 (1938)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record, Wikidata.
- Pet toxicity: The ASPCA lists Burros Tail as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Source: ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List.
- Photo: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10a – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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