Sedum Morganianum is commonly known as ‘Burro's Tail’ or ‘Donkey's tail’. This winter-dormant succulent plant with trailing stems grows up to 3.3 feet in height and is noted for triangular-shaped fleshy blue-green leaves. Donkey's tail has its origin in Mexico and belongs to the Crassulaceae family.
Growth Rate
Sedum morganianum plant has a slow growth rate.
Flowering
This lovely succulent blooms in the spring season and produces pink to red flowers.
Watering and Feeding
Less is more when it comes to watering your Burro's tail. Like so many succulents, it is drought tolerant once formed. So, water it more frequently during the spring and summer seasons.
Soil
To ensure that your Donkey's tail grows successfully, place it in well-draining and sandy soil.
Hardiness
This species of flowering plant is not frost tolerant and would require protection from freezing temperatures. It has a frost tolerance of 30 to 50° F (-1.1 to 10° C) and belongs to the hardiness zone of 10a to 11b.
Light
Sedum morganianum, like many succulents, thrives best in full sun and prefers plenty of warm sun exposure. If you choose to keep your plant indoors, choose a sunny windowsill with several hours of daily light.
Propagation
Burro's tail succulent perennial is easy to propagate through leaves. This method works best for these plants as their leaves fall off at the slightest movement.
Sedum Morganianum Donkey's Tail looks great in a hanging basket and adds a nice touch to your home. It would be a perfect decorative piece for any space.
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Blooming Season | Spring |
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Common Name | Burro's tail |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Crassulaceae |
Flower | Pink to red |
Frost Tolerance | 30 to 50° f |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Hardiness Zone | 10a to 11b |
Height | 3.3 feet |
Origin | Mexico |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Sedum morganianum Donkey's Tail |
Shape | long trailing stems |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |