Sedum morganianum - Burro's Tail

A great trailing succulent to hang in a bright window!

Sedum morganianum                      

SEE-dum mor-gan-ee-AY-num

Common Names: Burro’s Tail, Donkey’s Tail, Horse’s Tail, Lamb’s Tail, Stonecrop, Burrito Plant, Jellybean Plant 

Family: Crassulaceae

Origin: Mexico 

Growth: Trailing / Cascading

Light: Full sun

Foot Candles: 250+

Water: Let dry completely

Humidity: Not required

Temperature: 16°C - 40°C

Soil: Well draining cactus mix

Container: Pot with drainage

Nutrients: 7-7-7 Monthly 

Propagation: Stem cuttings, leaf cuttings

Interiorscape Use: Reception, window hanger, living wall

Common Pests: Mealybugs, Aphids, Spider Mites, Scale, Thrips.

Common Issues: Very fragile plant. Often drops leaves during transport or repotting. Will stretch with insufficient light, exacerbating the leaf drop. Root rot when overwatered. 

Comments: An extremely popular houseplant. Requires little maintenance. Does not mind being root bound. Two popular varieties available; one with longer pointed leaves and the other with shorter compact growth.  

Toxicity: Ingestion of any part of plant may cause minor illness like vomiting or diarrhea. Contact with the plant's juice or sap may cause skin irritation or rash.