Depending on the temperature and light in your home, a thorough watering once a month will probably be enough. How to Propagate Sedum Morganianum. Summer right now is hot/humid. I water all of them no more than every three weeks. How can I help it grow? Thanks again! Or do the leaves fall off and produce new plants in the planter? Oh yes, Burro’s Tail easily propagates from the leaves. They should be turning downward, especially at 12″. I have tried to let the soil dry out and then the leaves shrivel and drop. The donkey's tail succulent (Sedum morganianum) is a popular and easy-to-grow trailing succulent with rows of fleshy, tear-dropped shaped leaves. Here where I live, we don’t get summer rain & the humidity is much lower. We have about ten very long strands coming out of a hanging basket indoors but my stems look nothing like yours. The soil seems to be good draining soil, the top has rocks/shards on it so it makes it difficult to stick my finger in and check the soil. I wish I had known it was this easy all along! Nell. Here are the most common reasons (including 1 you mentioned) that leaves fall off of a Burro’s Tail Sedum: 1) mechanical damage – a person or animal has brushed them. Since I have never owned a donkey tail before, can you tell me if I should repot this plant into a larger pot before or starts to trail? Change ). Nell. Those spots could be one of 2 things: sunburn or too much water. I don’t cut the new plant from the original leaf, I just put soil over top of it. My Burro’s Tail Sedums are looking great this year too. How to Propagate Burro’s Tail? I personally like to leave my to callous over before I move them to soil, but you can also lay them on top of a pot of soil for this step. Synonyms. If you want to know more on this subject, I’ve done an entire, It is commonly sold as an indoor hanging plant. It is in a 6″ unglazed clay pot with drainage and sits in my window sill during the day in full morning sun. Besides, we all start somewhere! The best way to propagate burro’s tail is through leaf propagation. Both prefer high amounts of sunlight and minimal watering. I was wondering if this is what you do as well. I was wondering about burro’s tail blooming. You can read our policies here. My days are filled with nature, animal sightings, plants/gardening, reiki, vegan cooking, crafts and whatever hobby I’m taking up next! It will burn in strong, hot sun. The sign up for our monthly newsletter is at the top of our website or at the bottom of each blog post. Hope that helps! Have a great day! I just got my first burrows tail, however my leaves are rounded, not pointed so maybe it’s a baby burros tail? Lawn And Garden. This sedum is one handsome succulent. Also called burro tail, the plant has stems that can reach over 3 feet long. Your succulent looks amazing! Thank you. Leave it for two weeks to get the stripped part callus over. Try to avoid soaking the leaves if you can. Just a head’s up because the leaves break and fall off this plant very easily. My Burro’s Tails both grow in pots with larger plants & they’re doing fine. Or is it normal? Place your cutting (or cuttings) into cactus/succulent soil (I like EB Stone’s Cactus Mix) and bury the stem, press down on the soil around the stem to create a nice, firm and supported spot for it to begin growing roots and a new root structure to keep it strong. Zone Toronto | Anonymous added on September 16, 2018 | Answered. Even when I’m cutting the tails to give them away or propagate them, some of the leaves fall off. They are still green but are starting to look like raisins. Nell. Hi Nell, I’m terribly jealous of your succulents! ), I plan on cutting the branches off and transplanting as you suggested. I live in the hi desert (Victor Valley ) of California and it is just now cooling down for fall…Should I keep my new friends indoors until spring or will they be okay outside under a covered porch/patio ? I was wondering if you could help me with my Burro’s tail that I just bought. I bought my burros tail on a website about 2 months ago and it arrived all healthy and well, it was so beautiful. You should see new growth emerging. Thanking you in advance for you advice/assistance. The goal is for the Burro,s tail to drape over the container, hoping this will give the silk a more natural and soft look. First time I’ve ever had any problems associated with it (and it flowers all the time!) A year ago i bought one it had just 2 little tails, it hasn’t grown at all, Is it an slow growing plant? Hello thank you for the advice you’ve provided! Hope that helps. The plant’s been in the same location in my apartment the entire time at a sunny windowsill that gets a few hours of morning sun. Adjust accordingly as well as to the weather conditions. Happy gardening!! Let it dry out (you may need to repot it), then water every 10-14 days at the most. Anyway, I want to transplant it, and currently it’s in about 6” wide pot. Nell. But if those stripped leaves fall on fertile soil they will also start new plants. Most came off that way, but I worry that that is too strong, and the white spots are still spreading. Nell. When I moved to Tucson over a year ago, I gave the plant away & took cuttings. Hi Susan – I visited Singapore many years ago & loved it – the orchids that grow there are so beautiful! My biggest concern is GETTING it there! I just bought a Burro’s Tail plant today and made my own hanging planter!! is there someone i could email a picture of my burro’s tail and you could give me suggestions, i have had it for at least 4 years and havent done anything with it i feel bad because my house is full of plants and they all get full attention but this poor thing has been neglected it is still doing good, a few vines, they are probably 30 inches long lol maybe a bigger pot? It was formally described in 1977 by Reid Moran based on two specimens that had been bought several years earlier … The top few inches of soil may be dry but staying moist down below where the majority of roots are. I keep mine in a south facing window, so it does get a lot of sunlight. Thank you in advance for any advice! Nell. I have a small burro’s tail and it’s growing a little faster over the summer but I’ve noticed that the top half of the succulent has the juicy leaves/buds spread out more than the other half that’s closer to the root (which are tightly together). Burro’s Tail Sedums are native to environments which are warm & dry. Voila..propagation! Also, Burro’s Tail doesn’t like extreme heat. Please, don’t even think about trying to repot it. Different plants can be propagated from different sources such as leaves, seeds, roots, cuttings, pups, etc. Hope that helps! Again I make sure that it gets enough water by always feeling the soil. How much water is it getting? Our average summer temps are in the mid to high 70’s which is ideal for the Burro’s Tail. If you’ve never heard about propagation, prepare to be amazed! Nell. There are so many different sedums on the market these days – you’ll have fun with them. But now the leaves are all starting to shrivel. Backyard would be great for bright shade but no protection from rain. Give it bright light but no direct afternoon sun. Hi Jen – You’re welcome! Nell. However, they are losing the little buds near the pot and I have bare branches for about 3 or 4 inches from the pot. Rooting them in water will rot them out. Still 80s- low 90s. I’ve seen Burro’s Tails in fairly small pots with 3′ trails & they were doing fine. Different plants can be propagated from different sources such as leaves, seeds, roots, cuttings, pups, etc. I had it outside in a very shaded area, but moved it to a more sunny area after noticing that it is not doing well. Do donkey tail produce pups? I watered my Burros tail about 14days but the leaves continue to shrivel like dried raisins and eventually die. In winter, maybe every 2-3 weeks. The light sounds fine because they like it bright indoors whereas outdoors they prefer more shade. Hi Stacey – Thank you – glad you found the blog! I thought they may be a fungus or from bugs and online it said to wipe it off with alcohol. Burro’s Tail Propagation Propagating, rooting and starting the burro’s tail and sedum plants, in general, could not be easier. I water every 3 days. Also called donkey’s tail (burro means donkey in Spanish), burro’s tail is a trailing sedum native to southern Mexico that is usually found in plant shops or nurseries in its juvenile stage in a four-inch planter’s pot. New growth appears out of an older stem & that’s how they spread. Hi Obi – If the white spots are coming off, then they’re most likely mealy bugs. The plant would appreciate having some new soil but you don’t want to loose too many leaves so tap the existing soil off gently. If I tried to pick up one of those “tails” on my Donkey’s (Burro in Spanish) Tail that I’ve had for 10+ years I am afraid more than half of the “leaves” would fall off. COMMON NAMES - Burro’s Tail Sedum, Burros Tail Succulent, and Donkey Tail Cactus. I remove it from the window at night because the weather has been kind of wacky here lately. July 2019. It has been through every challenge imaginable and still survives despite my lack of knowledge and care. Nell, Hi Dianne – You’re very welcome! Having read your blog I see where I may have been going wrong but would still like some advise about transplanting. There are two ways to propagate a burro’s tail succulent: through individual leaves and through cuttings. Some other closely related Sedum varieties may also be known by any of these names. The rainwater mine gets in the winter helps with that. Plants will be sent bare rooted - plants have established thick roots but minimal fine roots. Thank you for helping us spread the word & make the world a more beautiful place! Here was my downfall: Over-misting. Just make sure the black isn’t caused by overwatering. On a side note – please tell me what the gorgeous green succulent is that is creeping around the rock in your first photo. It is commonly sold as an indoor hanging plant. The only pests that mine ever gets are aphids so I just hose them off every month. You may have to do the same in the spring & give it fresh succulent & cactus mix. Just know you’re not the only 1 that experiences this! Adding hanging succulents is highly […], […] below so best to give that a looky-loo. I’ve moved to Tucson & I’m going to try keeping them outdoors year round also – I’ll have to watch the temps. Thank you, Richard. Do you have any suggestions? Move the plants back indoors in the fall when nighttime temperatures are predicted to go below 40ºF. I buy mine at California Cactus Center near Pasadena in case you live in that area. I started putting it by a skylight window where it gets lots of sun all day. Also, they like to be on the dry side & knowing you’re in Florida, it may have gotten too wet, especially if the mix is too heavy. Simply cut the stems to the length you want, peel the bottom 1/3 of the leaves off and then let those stems heal off (this is where the cut end of the stem callus over) for 2 weeks to 3 months before planting. There’s a bunch of healthy looking new growth starting all over the pot, but the established plant isn’t doing well at all! I’ve read that when succulents don’t get enough sun, they elongate, but I don’t want them to burn. Hi Nell, I have a sad (acquired one without knowing what it was called or how to care for it) Burros tail. And, use succulent & cactus mix if it’s available in your area. Burro’s tail is a showstopper in a hanging basket, where its long, luxurious stems can drape over the side. And, you’re most welcome! I tip prune to force some new growth at the top. As long as you don’t dip below 40, your Burro’s Tail should be fine especially if it’s in a protected area. Bought another pot but it lasted only a couple of months!!! Bought 6″ plastic hanging pot of burro about 10 days ago &, of course, now obsessed . Carefully clip a stem from the main section of the plant. It’s best grown in a hanging basket, in a large pot like mine, in a pot that hangs against a wall or trailing out of a rock garden. (Check out my full post on propagating succulents from leaves and cuttings.) Am I over watering? They were given to me in a plastic cup with a little water in it. If you decided to leave it in the pot, I’d cut the bottom off so the roots can grow out. How to Propagate Sedum Morganianum. The leaves fall off at the slightest touch and will litter the ground after transplanting or repotting. I am about to re-landscape a small courtyard off the entry of our home and would love to fill in some areas like this. If there are special conditions to help it bloom, your advice would be greatly appreciated. Here in Santa Barbara, the average low temperature for the winter months hovers around the low 40’s. I made sure not to give it a lot of water and it gets enough sunshine. Fortunately, like most succulents, burro’s tail propagates easily. Hang the planter near a window (but away […], Your email address will not be published. Mine usually start to trail at about 5″ when planted at the edge of the pot. I was wondering how you prefer to water yours? Sedum morganianum likes bright shade or partial sun. When it’s full grown it will look like the photo below. Yes, over or under watering could definitely be causing it. Burro’s Tail really isn’t susceptible to a wide range of insects. I live in Saskatchewan and they were inside all the time for the first year, I put them out doors this summer and still nothing changed. Hope that helps! Thanks for any help. Is this possible, or am I wasting my time. Any advice you can give would be much appreciated. Thanks for all the advice! Hi Mairi – Indoors they grow much slower but you should be seeing a bit of “movement” after 2 years. they haven’t grown any either. Liz, Hi Liz – First of all, a big thank you! If they’re happy in their spot & happy with how you’re taking care of them, the tails can get 6′ long! I always loose a fair amount of the leaves when repotting this plant. Sedum morganianum, the donkey tail or burro's tail, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to southern Mexico and Honduras.It is a succulent perennial producing trailing stems up to 60 cm (24 in) long, with fleshy blue-green leaves and terminal pink to red flowers in summer. In this post, I’m going to tell you how I care for and propagate my Sedum morganianum or Burro’s Tail, Donkey’s Tail or Horse’s Tail. Neem Oil, which works on a wide range of insects, is an organic method of control that is simple and very effective. Burro’s tail, or sedum morganianum, is one of the most adorable potted succulents to take on the houseplant world. Propagating from leaves is the easiest. It’s best to let the stems heel over for a week or 2 (keep the cuttings out of sunlight) & then plant directly in soil. Hi Lauren – My Burro’s Tail, that you see in this post, grew in part shade in Santa Barbara & did well. The stems What am I missing? Oh, I love to create so you’ll find a bit of that in the mix along with lots of videos too. The coldest it can take is to around 25 F. Nell, I have a donkey tail that is about 15 years old in a large pot that is about 5 inches deep. Don’t water it too often & try to avoid wetting the foliage too much. When you plant your cuttings, you might need to pin them down in the pot because the weight of the stems will pull them out. If it’s top dressed with rocks, that keeps the soil moisture in. This site was interesting and very helpful.My dad gave me a donkey tail plant in a pot in 1966 and I still have it today. I would have started sooner! I was told to set the pot in a pan of water and let the plant soak up water from the bottom. It can take a few weeks before you’ll see little roots and baby leaves growing. When propagating, after cutting the stems to the required length and peeling the bottom 1/3 of the leaves off where do you leave the stems to heal before planting and how do you care for them in this state. Jun 26, 2018 - Tips on donkey tail plant care, Burros Tail, makes a beautiful hanging succulent basket or potted plant. I’m gathering from not enough sunlight?? Visit the blog to find out how you can easily care for and propagate them! Baby plants are emerging where the leaf meets the stem. I now am sure it’s the same. It’s grows slowly at 1st, but then picks up the growth rate over time. ( Log Out /  I finally repotted it and moved it upstairs and now that it’s getting some sun and water, it’s plump again! Be sure to rotate the plant so it gets light evenly. They don’t root too deep. I’m sorry to hear about your mom’s passing but she was certainly doing something right. They like to grow a bit tight in their pots. We occasionally dip into the thirties but not for more than a couple of days. Happy succulent-ing!!! These all fell off in a recent unfortunate event (aka I had to move the plant). Also want to find a String of Pearls. The ones I have now are about 4 inches long, so how long would I wait to take a clipping? Nell. All 3 of mine have a lot of trails on them. Nell. Hi Carrie – If it’s sooty mold, it’s not particularly harmful to the plant – that’s why it’s still flowering. Burro’s Tails need a lot of light but no direct, hot sun for prolonged periods of time. The plant you’re commenting on is Hens & Chicks, a prolific grower. Burro’s Tail really isn’t susceptible to a wide range of insects. Since then the leaves started falling out and it’s drying up by the bottom of the stems, it’s not the same plant I bought it got a few tails left. Nell. I thought I might try wrapping it loosely in t-shirt fabric and then gently removing it from the container. I have donkey tails as well and sure enough you had easy answers for both. Nell. Hi Richard – Thank you. Nell. Nell. Hope that helps! Hope that helps, Nell. were doing well. The nursery probably told you that because many Burro’s Tail grows very densely & if you water the foliage repeatedly, they could rot out. I do have a question. Okay, so I’m rambling!! Thank you for the great advice! This might be every 14 days in summer, depending on the temps & size of the pot. Sedums are also easy to grow from seed. 3) over watering or under watering – either will cause it. In fact, I considered it being a different plant. You can go up to a 10″ pot or larger if you’d like. In this post, I’m going to tell you how I care for and propagate my Sedum morganianum or Burro’s Tail, Donkey’s Tail or Horse’s Tail. Watering this way also helps some of the salts (from the water and fertilizers) to flush out of the pot. 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