Burro's Tail
Sedum morganianum
A trailing succulent native to southern Mexico and Honduras, with pendulous blue-green braided-looking stems of plump teardrop leaves coated in a chalky silver bloom. Stems can reach over a metre long and are surprisingly heavy — and dismayingly fragile (leaves drop at the slightest bump). Fortunately, those dropped leaves root easily into new plants.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Indoor (native to Mexico & Honduras)
Light
Bright light — morning sun or bright shade; burns in hot afternoon sun
Bloom Time
Summer (rare indoors — tiny pink/red flowers)
Soil
Gritty cactus/succulent mix
Water
Soak and then let soil dry fully; roughly every 2–3 weeks
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Leaf cuttings (lay dropped leaves on soil — roots in 2–3 weeks, then a tiny plant forms) or stem cuttings (let callus for a few days, then plant)
