Donkey’s Tails Plant Care – Everything You Need to Know

Donkey’s tails or Sedum morganianum is a popular succulent with rows of fleshy, tear-drop-shaped leaves that are blue-green. This donkey-tail succulent gets its name from its tear-drop-shaped leaves, which are loose and crescent in appearance and the entire stem, which resembles a donkey’s tails.

Because of its cool & distinctive appearance, this hanging Sedum morganianum donkey tail succulent is one of the most well-known. A mature specimen with long stems resembles a string of braids or ropes hanging from a basket or a planter. So, let’s know about this plant care.

Humidity

Donkey’s tail prefers warm weather, though it stands up better to cooler temperatures than some other succulents. During the winters, make sure to keep your plant where the temperature is between 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit. It can survive when exposed to temperatures as low as 40 degrees Fahrenheit, but only briefly.

Light

Burro’s tail loves to bask in the partial sun or bright shade. As with many succulents, donkey’s tail thrives best with lots of warm sunlight, though it will tolerate a partial shade location. If you’re choosing to house your plant indoors, opt for a sunny windowsill that boasts several hours of daily light.

Fertilizer

Fertilizer is not essential for your succulent, yet you may feed a diluted solution of fertilizer two times during its growing season. Mature succulents may prefer the fertilizer at one-quarter strength, while younger plants may prefer fertilizer with less nitrogen.

Water

When it comes to watering your donkey’s tail succulent, less is more. Like many succulents, donkey’s tail is drought resistant once established. So, you’ll want to water it more frequently during its spring and summer growing season, then taper off throughout the fall and winter months. Check the soil with your finger to make sure the soil is dry at least an inch down before watering the plant.

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