If you're looking for a trailing succulent that's easy to care for and looks great in any setting, the burro's tail - known as Sedum morganianum ‘Burrito’ (or Sedum Burrito) is a perfect choice. Native to Mexico, this burro's tail plant is like a superstar hanging from your ceiling, with its mesmerizing trailing stems. While it may resemble Sedum morganianum - donkey tail at first glance, this gorgeous burrito sedum has shorter stems and smaller rounded leaves than that donkey tail succulent.
This burro's tail succulent gets its scientific name, Sedum 'Burrito', from its long, oval- or tear-drop-shaped leaves that grow down the stem. When mature, these large burro's tail plants trailing stems reach 3-4 feet long. The stems of the burro tail plant are covered in small, fleshy, blue-green leaves that grow in a spiral pattern along the length of the stem. The leaves are about 1 inch long and are arranged in pairs along the stem.
When spring arrives, prepare yourself for an explosion of cuteness because little star-shaped pink or red burro’s tail flowers will burst into bloom with bright yellow stamens. The propagating burro’s tail is easy both by stem cuttings and leaf cuttings. Plus, it is safe for humans but can be mildly toxic for pets if consumed. So, keep it away from pets and children.
However, the burro's tail care is less fragile overall, making it a great choice if you're new to growing succulents in hanging baskets.
Watering Needs
One of the coolest features of the burro's tail is the way it stores excess water in its leaves. That means you don't have to water this succulent plant as frequently as you might think; just make sure the topsoil is completely dry before giving it another drink to help its roots develop properly. This helps avoid overwatering and keeps your plant healthy and happy!
During the growing season, which is usually from spring to fall, the burro's tail should be watered about once a week. During winter, the sedum morganianum burrito can be watered less frequently, about once every two weeks. It's important to make sure the soil is well-draining, as the burro's tail succulent is susceptible to root rot if it sits in water for too long which affects the root growth.
Light Requirement
The Burro's tail prefers full sun to partial shade. The sedum plants should be placed in a sunny spot in a location where they can receive plenty of bright light but not too much direct sunlight. As direct sunlight can cause the leaves to burn, it's important to protect them from the hot afternoon sun. A bright windowsill or a location near a sunny window is a great place for the burro's tail succulent.
If the burro tail doesn't receive enough bright light, it can become leggy, and the leaves may fall off. The Burro's tail can also be grown under artificial light, such as a grow light. This is a great option for people who live in areas with insufficient light or who want to grow succulents indoors. It should be placed about 12 inches away from the grow light and should receive about 12-16 hours of light per day.
Optimal Soil & Fertilizer Needs
The Burro's tail prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. A succulent soil mix is a great choice for the burro's tail succulent, as it provides the drainage that succulents need. The soil should be allowed to dry out completely between waterings, as the plant is susceptible to root rot if it sits in water for too long. Ideally, you want to use our specialized succulent potting mix that contains 5 natural substrates and organic mycorrhizae to promote the development of a strong root system that helps your succulent to thrive.
The sedum burrito doesn't require a lot of fertilizer, but it can benefit from a light application of a balanced, natural fertilizer with an equal mix of NPK (5-10-5) during the growing season in the spring. It's important to avoid over-fertilizing the burro tail, as this can cause the leaves to become soft and weak. Overall, the Burro's tail is a low-maintenance succulent that doesn't require a lot of fertilizer to thrive.
Hardiness Zone & More
The burro's tail is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels. It is hardy in USDA zones 10 - 11, which means it grows and can tolerate temperatures as low as 30°F.
The burro's tail succulent prefers warm temperatures and can be grown outdoors in full sun or partial shade. It can also be grown indoors in indirect light, where it prefers temperatures between 60-75°F. Overall, the baby burro's tail succulent doesn't require much humidity, but it can benefit from occasional misting during the dry winter months.
Be sure to take time to add Burro’s Tail - Sedum Burrito to your home or garden and enjoy its low-maintenance care while admiring its new growth and impressive display year after year.
| Bloom Season | Mid spring, fall |
|---|---|
| Bloom Season | Mid springmid summer |
| Botanical Name | Sedum morganianum ‘Burrito’ |
| Botanical Name | Sedum ‘Burrito’ |
| Common Name | Burro's Tail |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Flower Color | Pink, deep red, purple |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Growth Habit | Trailing stem |
| Growth Habit | Trailing, hanging |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 3 4 ft. tall |
| Mature Size | 4 ft. tall |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By divisions |
| Propagation | By divisions, cuttings |
| Propagation | By leaf, stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistant, deer resistant, heat tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistant, deer resistant, mild frost hardy |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Tear drop leaves |
| Special Features | Tear drop leaves, fleshy |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, mild toxic for pets(Keep away children) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
If you're looking for a trailing succulent that's easy to care for and looks great in any setting, the burro's tail - known as Sedum morganianum ‘Burrito’ (or Sedum Burrito) is a perfect choice. Native to Mexico, this burro's tail plant is like a superstar hanging from your ceiling, with its mesmerizing trailing stems. While it may resemble Sedum morganianum - donkey tail at first glance, this gorgeous burrito sedum has shorter stems and smaller rounded leaves than that donkey tail succulent.
This burro's tail succulent gets its scientific name, Sedum 'Burrito', from its long, oval- or tear-drop-shaped leaves that grow down the stem. When mature, these large burro's tail plants trailing stems reach 3-4 feet long. The stems of the burro tail plant are covered in small, fleshy, blue-green leaves that grow in a spiral pattern along the length of the stem. The leaves are about 1 inch long and are arranged in pairs along the stem.
When spring arrives, prepare yourself for an explosion of cuteness because little star-shaped pink or red burro’s tail flowers will burst into bloom with bright yellow stamens. The propagating burro’s tail is easy both by stem cuttings and leaf cuttings. Plus, it is safe for humans but can be mildly toxic for pets if consumed. So, keep it away from pets and children.
However, the burro's tail care is less fragile overall, making it a great choice if you're new to growing succulents in hanging baskets.
Watering Needs
One of the coolest features of the burro's tail is the way it stores excess water in its leaves. That means you don't have to water this succulent plant as frequently as you might think; just make sure the topsoil is completely dry before giving it another drink to help its roots develop properly. This helps avoid overwatering and keeps your plant healthy and happy!
During the growing season, which is usually from spring to fall, the burro's tail should be watered about once a week. During winter, the sedum morganianum burrito can be watered less frequently, about once every two weeks. It's important to make sure the soil is well-draining, as the burro's tail succulent is susceptible to root rot if it sits in water for too long which affects the root growth.
Light Requirement
The Burro's tail prefers full sun to partial shade. The sedum plants should be placed in a sunny spot in a location where they can receive plenty of bright light but not too much direct sunlight. As direct sunlight can cause the leaves to burn, it's important to protect them from the hot afternoon sun. A bright windowsill or a location near a sunny window is a great place for the burro's tail succulent.
If the burro tail doesn't receive enough bright light, it can become leggy, and the leaves may fall off. The Burro's tail can also be grown under artificial light, such as a grow light. This is a great option for people who live in areas with insufficient light or who want to grow succulents indoors. It should be placed about 12 inches away from the grow light and should receive about 12-16 hours of light per day.
Optimal Soil & Fertilizer Needs
The Burro's tail prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. A succulent soil mix is a great choice for the burro's tail succulent, as it provides the drainage that succulents need. The soil should be allowed to dry out completely between waterings, as the plant is susceptible to root rot if it sits in water for too long. Ideally, you want to use our specialized succulent potting mix that contains 5 natural substrates and organic mycorrhizae to promote the development of a strong root system that helps your succulent to thrive.
The sedum burrito doesn't require a lot of fertilizer, but it can benefit from a light application of a balanced, natural fertilizer with an equal mix of NPK (5-10-5) during the growing season in the spring. It's important to avoid over-fertilizing the burro tail, as this can cause the leaves to become soft and weak. Overall, the Burro's tail is a low-maintenance succulent that doesn't require a lot of fertilizer to thrive.
Hardiness Zone & More
The burro's tail is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels. It is hardy in USDA zones 10 - 11, which means it grows and can tolerate temperatures as low as 30°F.
The burro's tail succulent prefers warm temperatures and can be grown outdoors in full sun or partial shade. It can also be grown indoors in indirect light, where it prefers temperatures between 60-75°F. Overall, the baby burro's tail succulent doesn't require much humidity, but it can benefit from occasional misting during the dry winter months.
Be sure to take time to add Burro’s Tail - Sedum Burrito to your home or garden and enjoy its low-maintenance care while admiring its new growth and impressive display year after year.
| Bloom Season | Mid spring, fall |
|---|---|
| Bloom Season | Mid springmid summer |
| Botanical Name | Sedum morganianum ‘Burrito’ |
| Botanical Name | Sedum ‘Burrito’ |
| Common Name | Burro's Tail |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Flower Color | Pink, deep red, purple |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Growth Habit | Trailing stem |
| Growth Habit | Trailing, hanging |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 3 4 ft. tall |
| Mature Size | 4 ft. tall |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By divisions |
| Propagation | By divisions, cuttings |
| Propagation | By leaf, stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistant, deer resistant, heat tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistant, deer resistant, mild frost hardy |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Tear drop leaves |
| Special Features | Tear drop leaves, fleshy |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, mild toxic for pets(Keep away children) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |