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Burro's Tail

Sedum morganianum

Also known as: Donkey's Tail, Sedum Morganianum

ðŸū Pet-safeCrassulaceaeEasy to propagate

A complete guide to growing and propagating Burro's Tail: its care needs, how to take cuttings and root them, how long propagation takes, and how to fix the most common problems.

Burro's Tail care at a glance

☀ïļ Light
Bright light with some direct sun; a trailing succulent for a sunny hanging spot.
💧 Water
Water when the mix is fully dry (soak and dry); the plump leaves store lots of water.
ðŸŠī Soil
Gritty, fast-draining cactus/succulent mix.
ðŸ’Ļ Humidity
Low humidity; average dry rooms are ideal.
ðŸū Toxicity
Non-toxic to cats and dogs (per ASPCA).

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How to propagate Burro's Tail

Leaf cuttings

Difficulty: EasyTimeline: Roots and plantlets in 4-8 weeks.
  1. Collect the plump leaves that drop off easily when handled.
  2. Let them callus for a day or two.
  3. Lay them on dry, gritty mix in bright, indirect light.
  4. Mist occasionally; roots and tiny rosettes form at the base.

Stem cuttings

Difficulty: EasyTimeline: Roots in 3-6 weeks.
  1. Cut a stem tip and strip the lowest leaves.
  2. Let the cut end callus for a couple of days.
  3. Insert the bare stem into dry, gritty mix.
  4. Water sparingly once it has rooted.

Common Burro's Tail problems & fixes

Shriveled, wrinkled leaves

Underwatering — give a thorough soak and let it drain fully, then wait until the soil is bone dry.

Mushy, translucent leaves or stems

Overwatering and rot. Cut back watering, repot into a gritty fast-draining mix, and remove any rotted roots.

Stretched, pale growth

Too little light (etiolation). Move to bright, direct light; behead and re-root the stretched top to reset a compact shape.

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Toxicity notes are a general guide based on ASPCA-style classifications — if a pet ingests any houseplant, contact your vet. Care needs vary with your home's conditions.