Sedum morganianum

Sedum morganianum, more widely known as donkey's tail, is a creeping perennial succulent native to Honduras and Mexico.  Blue-green, teardrop-shaped, fleshy succulent foliage grows in a spiraling rosette pattern along the donkey's tail plant's creeping stems.  Rarely blooming when grown indoors, the donkey's tail produces soft red or pink flowers comprised of five pointed petals and a ring of white stamen that resemble an alien maw full of teeth.  Donkey's tail make excellent basket plants as their chains of clustered teardrop succulent leaves create an enchanting visage drooping over the rim of their containers.  Fragile by nature, donkey's tail plants often drop their foliage easily, and may do so in large quantities when new growth forms.  Look around the base of the plant for any new offshoots if the succulent pads begin to fall rapidly.  Additionally, the fallen foliage can be collected and planted to start more plants after they have calloused over.  


Provide donkey's tail with a location that receives abundant sunlight and warmth for optimal growth, though they are capable of growing in partly shaded areas as well.  Sandy or gravely, well-draining soils are ideal for growing donkey's tail, and those with a neutral to alkaline pH are preferable.  Do not overwater donkey's tail plants as they are highly susceptible to rot, allowing at least enough time for the soil to dry out completely before watering.  For outdoor plants, this should be approximately once per month in the absence of rain, and about two to three weeks apart for indoor plants.  Donkey's tail thrive in environments with moderate to low humidity and temperatures that hover around 75°F / 24°C, though they can tolerate near-frost conditions for a brief time.  Feeding is unnecessary when growing donkey's tail plants, though they can be given an annual dose of 20-20-20 fertilizer in the spring once growth resumes.  Learn more in the Plant Story community!

Water sparingly, allowing the mix to nearly dry out between watering.

Sedum Morganianum

Sedum morganianum

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