Burro's tail care

Sedum morganianum needs direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Sedum morganianum
Other names: Donkey's tail, Horse's tail, Lamb's tail
Light: Direct sun. Put it in a bright window with some direct sun. Hang it where the stems can fall free.
Soil check: Every 10 to 21 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Normal room air is fine
Feeding: Feed rarely. Once or twice a year is enough. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel near the bottom of the pot?

Push a wooden skewer or a pencil to the bottom of the pot. Pull it out. Look at it and feel it.

Dry: the skewer is clean and dry, all the way down. Water the plant.
Damp: the skewer has a little dark soil on the lower part. Do not water yet.
Wet: the skewer is dark and wet, with soil that sticks to it. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a cactus mix with extra perlite. The mix must drain fast.

The leaves fall off easily. Touch the plant as little as you can and keep it in one place.
Shriveled leaves mean thirst. Soft, yellow leaves mean too much water.
Long gaps between the leaves mean too little light.
Fallen leaves can root. Press them on dry mix to start new plants.

Not toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets that chew plants.