Here are things to know & steps to take when pruning & propagating one. Happy gardening!! Think soil needs less often & less amount. Honor, Thank you Honor! This plant is also commonly known as lamb's tail, burro's tail, or horse's tail. In the cooler months indoor succulents need watering every 2-6 weeks, depending on the pot size & type & environment of your home. This plant grows by trailing stems with overlapping juicy leaves. Once you have the leaf, leave it to callous. hide. Archived. Love this plant just wondering if it is safe for babies, in case they get hold of it and eat it? Give them nice, bright light but no direct sunlight. Hi Nell, The nursery probably told you that because many Burro’s Tail grows very densely & if you water the foliage repeatedly, they could rot out. Sedum Morganianum are among the most delicate and fragile of leaves, which is why I’m here to walk you through a few simple steps and (hopefully) keep your plant intact and happy! Q. Burro tail. I’m not sure if this means its underwatered, overwatered, or getting too hot of sun. Similarly, you can wait for your burro’s tail to drop some leaves, which it does every so often. I just bought a Burro’s Tail plant today and made my own hanging planter!! I would also like to save the original plant if possible because it belonged to my late sister in law. [CARE DETAILS] Hope that helps! Nell. Also called burro tail, the plant has stems that can reach over 3 feet long. Simply lay the leaves on top of your cactus & succulent mix & they’ll root in. Is there any way I can send you a photo so you can see them and maybe give me a rough diagnosis? I think the wind got too much for it while I was not at home. Hope that helps, Nell. Black sooty mold spores are attracted by insects which secrete a sugary honeydew like aphids, scale & mealy bugs. HOW TO: Propagate + Care for Burro's Tail Sedum, SELF CARE THROUGH CREATING A SACRED SPACE →. Propagating a Burro's Tail is simple! Feel free to head to my YouTube page and subscribe to see a new video every month. Any suggestions? There’s a bunch of healthy looking new growth starting all over the pot, but the established plant isn’t doing well at all! However, they are losing the little buds near the pot and I have bare branches for about 3 or 4 inches from the pot. I brought back some cuttings of burro’s Tail from West Bengal, India last April. Propagating a Burros Tail? You know that I’m here for you. Hope that helps! Sedum morganianum is best known as the Burro’s Tail succulent or Donkey’s Tail plant. I started them in a shallow dish, just lying the leaves on top of the soil. The current pots are in a Florida pool porch, out of the sunlight, but near enough. Propagating Burro’s Tail. We occasionally dip into the thirties but not for more than a couple of days. If yes, what type of soil should I use? It is currently in a six inch clay pot and the spindly trails are about six inches long and have not grown in the year that I have had it. Will there be roots that I should be careful with? If there are special conditions to help it bloom, your advice would be greatly appreciated. I just moved to a new home & brought quite a few succulent cuttings with me so I’ll be doing a video of that little planting project soon. Thank you in advance for any advice! Thank you Bridget – glad you found the site! In some areas, they even grow in rocks. I do have a question. Propagating the burro’s tail is a very facile exercise. You can spray it with a mixture of 1/5 rubbing alcohol to 4/5 water if hosing off isn’t doing the trick. As it grows it gets very thick with those trailing stems heavily laden with overlapping plump, juicy leaves that form a groovy braided pattern. Propagating burros tail. The reason the leaves fall off easily is that in nature they simply fall to the ground, take root and grow up tas brand-new plants. Or is it normal? PROPAGATION - Stem or leaf … Hi Carrie – If it’s sooty mold, it’s not particularly harmful to the plant – that’s why it’s still flowering. They are still green but are starting to look like raisins. I’ve never seen or heard of a BT leaf turning red inside. So far so good! Propagating from leaves is the easiest. Hi all! Burro’s Tail Sedum is native to Mexico & Honduras so it does bet in a dry climate (like Santa Barbara, CA where I am). Don’t water it too often & try to avoid wetting the foliage too much. As the plant grows & gets fuller, you can get an occasional stem doing that. Our average summer temps are in the mid to high 70’s which is ideal for the Burro’s Tail. Hello, Thanks for your comment! Burro’s Tail really isn’t susceptible to a wide range of insects. Sounds like the light might be the issue. Thanks so much in advance for your thoughts!! report. Best, Nell, Hi Nell! All those little leaves store water so go easy with the water, maybe every 2-3 weeks depending on the conditions it’s in. When it comes time to propagate Burro’s Tail succulent you’ll find it simple to do. Hope that helps! If you take it out of the pot, just be very careful not to loose too many leaves. Burro’s tail features long stems laden with small, rounded leaves. The typical Donkey’s Tail plant should be given moisture between ten and fourteen days. Gently come up from underneath the stem like you’re about to pick up a baby bird or the paw of a tiny kitten and lightly cup your hand and wrist around the stem. See item details . You can also propagate it with the individual leaves. Propagating will also make numerous starts to share with friends and family or spread around the garden. Shelli, Hi Shelli – Mine grow outdoors here in Santa Barbara (coastal Southern California is an ideal climate for them) & 1 bloomed for the 1st time last year. You want to use succulent & cacti mix because they need to have excellent drainage. Liz, Hi Liz – First of all, a big thank you! Hi Stacey – Thank you – glad you found the blog! This pest quite commonly feeds on Burro’s Tail. The bare stems will never fill in, but if you pinch a bit on a few stems, new growth will appear at the top. Close. Thanks for any help. There are so many different sedums on the market these days – you’ll have fun with them. They are plant based, organic and honestly, the most transformative fertilizer I’ve used. Mine is up against the house and shows no signs of stress during those brief chilly spells. Repotting. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience of gardening. Love your blog, so informative. Hang the planter near a window (but away […], Your email address will not be published. I take cuttings of mine 3-4 times a year because it grows so thickly. they haven’t grown any either. The hanging succulent you seeing me transplanting is a Burro’s Tail Sedum which is one that the leaves fall off of simply by touching it. , Hi Andy – Thumbs which are brown can slowly turn green. Hi Nell! You’ll probably need to spray your plant (with a non-toxic option) because mealy bugs love to hide out in the nodes of plants, under the leaves & can spread fast. I’ll try to watch the sun move through locations for a better spot. I live in Canada so it will be a houseplant, do you think it would be ok in a west facing window or is that too much direct light? Propagating burro’s tail will ensure multiple enough of this versatile plant to play with and apply to many different indoor or outdoor landscaping situations. Mom just passed away a month ago and this plant is now flowering for the very first time! You can spray it with a mixture of 1/5 rubbing alcohol to 4/5 water if hosing off isn’t doing the trick. Even when I’m cutting the tails to give them away or propagate them, some of the leaves fall off. The problem is, it’s elongated so the distance between the leaves are quite long. Thank you for all the valuable advice you give about properly caring for succulents. the stems can’t be restored. The ones I have now are about 4 inches long, so how long would I wait to take a clipping? Take care when handling the plant, since the leaves are quite delicate and will easily break off the stem. 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. So yes, start spraying them now. Is this a sign of something? PROPAGATING THE DONKEY TAIL’S … Here where I live, we don’t get summer rain & the humidity is much lower. Since the plant’s fragile leaves tend to fall off often anyway, it’s easy. The stems Sounds like you have the Burrito or Baby’s Burro’s Tail. Physical damage can do that too. Mine bloomed for the first time ever this year although there were only 3 clusters on that big ole plant. I was wondering if this is what you do as well. and I water it occasionally. Common Problems with your Burro's Tail. They do best planted in a succulent & cactus mix so it might have gotten too wet at 1 time & stayed that way, especially with the humidity. Then, you could place the wrapped succulent in a garbage bag, sheet or box & transport it that way. HELP. Yes, Oregon is way too damp for succulents & they’d rot in no time in those rainy months. Hi Joelle – A lot depends on the temps & size pot it’s in. There was only one that way from the many I broke off. In winter, back off because the plant needs to rest. Zone Toronto | Anonymous added on September 16, 2018 | Answered. Try to avoid soaking the leaves if you can. Hope that helps. If you think I’m nervous about this, you’d be right. Check out our recent article about 5 tips and tricks for propgating succulents! Thx much! 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. 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. I started a few burro's tail (sedum morganianum) babies from fallen leaves. Hi Joni – Yes, you are correct correct to think that. Don’t know the proper name but it has little tube like leaves that turn red on the tips in the summer sun. Nell. Hi Katie – Thanks so much for stopping by! Burro’s tail is a showstopper in a hanging basket, where its long, luxurious stems can drape over the side. I’m so jealous of your succulent garden by the way! Hi Jen – You’re welcome! Finally what would the recommendation be for water, a light misting everyday? Before you start cutting, I encourage you to take a moment to study the structure of your burro’s tail/donkey sedum. They can also grow well from cuttings. It takes a little while for those new plants to form so be patient. Apr 2, 2019 - Burro's Tail Sedums are unique hanging succulents which propagate easily. 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. Will more tails pop up around the edges or only if I propagate? It used to look short, dense, and fat but now it’s longer and plump(getting there) but spotty. Thank you! I have tried to let the soil dry out and then the leaves shrivel and drop. Thanks for all the advice! Hi Nell, Thank you SO much for sharing your wisdom and pic’s of your succulents! Hi Janelle – You’re welcome! All those leaves store water so be sure not to overwater it. Be sure to have a small plate or bowl nearby to catch fallen leaves (more on that in a minute). Put it in a spot with nice, bright light but out of any windows with strong, hot sun. They live outdoors year round. Once winter sets in, the plant can divide and produce extra plants out of the unique set of leaves, leaving the previous set to shrivel completely. Nell, Hi Nell! Get that wonderful old bird cage and fill it in with your favorites. Can the stems be restored or would I be best off taking some of the leaves and putting them into my new pot and starting over. Thanks for your comment! I watered my Burros tail about 14days but the leaves continue to shrivel like dried raisins and eventually die. | For a little while some of them had white spots on the leaves, but I cut off all stems that seemed affected and there are none left. The plant can be propagated from stem or leaf cuttings. Best place to buy Burro’s Tail Plant. Once you find the stem(s) you’ll be cutting, I want you to pretend you’re about to cradle the arm of a newborn baby. 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. One of the most fun plants around, this succulent is simple to grow. were doing well. Those leaves store a lot of water so don’t do it every week. Nell, Hi I just bought 2 small 2″ burro tails yesterday so this article was right on time on my care search. Hope that helps, Nell. Please note: When you receive the plant, please check if the topsoil is wet or not. They are all upright 7-12 inches long with leaves upto 2 inches long. . Thanks to stumbling onto your site I now have the knowledge I need to make this plant explode. 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 now am sure it’s the same. If you want to know more on this subject, I’ve done an entire blog post about propagating sedums. That’s the end which roots. I put it inside under a dome where’s good light all day, but the leaves started to dry out. Thank you Let the cut section to dry. I just want it to look more like the leaves closer to the base of the plant where the leaves are tightly packed in with no gaps in between. Thank you, Richard. So anyway, because I just love them…I’m not letting that keep me from growing them in containers! TOXICITY - Generally not toxic to pets. When you pull it out, make sure to get the entire leaf. Now I’m rambling! Okay, so I’m rambling!! ;-). The rainwater mine gets in the winter helps with that. Using this to propagate gives you a better chance of success. I bought a new hanging basket with succulent soil mix and I’m trying to figure out the best way to bring this lovely plant back to life. Backyard would be great for bright shade but no protection from rain. I found your wonderful site today while searching for info on propagating my string of pearls. Neem Oil, which works on a wide range of insects, is an organic method of control that is simple and very effective. Growing Burro’s Tail Outdoors . 1. They will appear, maybe just slower than you wish! Propagating a Burros Tail? My Burro’s Tails both grow in pots with larger plants & they’re doing fine. Belonging to the family Crassulaceae, this individual sports fleshy, modified leaves. share. All I can say is be prepared to loose some leaves but the plant will grow just fine regardless. Take out a leaf from the stem. Sorry if this sounds daft but I’m a real newby at this. I’m so honored and happy to help you create a thriving Sacred Space. Many thanks in advance. 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? Propagating. Jun 26, 2018 - Tips on donkey tail plant care, Burros Tail, makes a beautiful hanging succulent basket or potted plant. In propagating burro’s tail, it is important that you allow the cutting to callous. I would have started sooner! I am wanting to transplant it into a heavier hanging pot, but as you mentioned earlier….just touching the tails the leaves fall off. I bought my burros tail on a website about 2 months ago and it arrived all healthy and well, it was so beautiful. These can be cut to several inches for propagating. My Burro’s Tail in bright shade with just an hour of sun looks better than the one getting more sun. Nell. Posted by cantu81kure October 8, 2020 Posted in Uncategorized. The water needs to drain out of it fast so it’s best to use a mix specially formulated for cactus and succulents. It may be looking for more sunlight. Understanding donkey tail plant care practices and culture remains an important aspect to ensure proper growth. I am from Singapore & I find it extremely difficult to grow this Burros tail succulent. In the growing season, when the days are warmer and longer, I water it more often every 9-11 days. I have donkey tails as well and sure enough you had easy answers for both. I have them sitting on top of a pot of regular potting soil. You can spray it with a mixture of 1/5 rubbing alcohol to 4/5 water if hosing off isn’t doing the trick. I’ve thought of placing it in a loosely gathered plastic trash bag to catch all the little leaves I’m going to lose. Simply pluck a few leaves from the burro’s tail stem and place them in moist soil. Let it dry out (you may need to repot it), then water every 10-14 days at the most. A year ago i bought one it had just 2 little tails, it hasn’t grown at all, Is it an slow growing plant? Propagating burro’s tail. Hi Susan – I visited Singapore many years ago & loved it – the orchids that grow there are so beautiful! Hi! True to its name, this low light succulent does resemble a braided tail, as it cascades in an overlapping pattern from hanging pots or the edge of a balcony. OH! Succulents are becoming an increasing number of fashionable. FINALLY — If you’re ready to be a Burro’s Tail parent, but don’t have a plant to start propogating with, I’ve got you covered! Your video was amazing. What am I missing? New tails will grow out of the top but taking cuttings stimulates that even more. Nell. I just got my first burrows tail, however my leaves are rounded, not pointed so maybe it’s a baby burros tail? They don’t root too deep. Also, Burro’s Tail doesn’t like extreme heat. Hope that helps! As for humans, I’m not 100% sure but I think I remember reading somewhere that it’s safe. Adding hanging succulents is highly […], […] below so best to give that a looky-loo. Stem cuttings aren’t the only thing that can be used to propagate Burro’s Tail succulent. Good news is, they propagate so easily from stem or even leaf cuttings. The plant you’re commenting on is Hens & Chicks, a prolific grower. When I propagate the leaves of succulents, I lightly spray the soil twice a week. According to Nell at Joy Us Garden, a Burro’s Tail does need at least 4 hours of sun a day, but bright shade or partial sun will […], […] Burro’s Tail, Haworthias & Hens & Chickens (the […], […] for your succulents? I really enjoy reading your blog! Donkey Tail Plant, aka Burro’s Tail, is tough indeed. Good luck with the move! 3. It's been approximately 2 weeks and only one of the many leaves have started to sprout with mini leaves/roots. Or, if you had a greenhouse, that would definitely help! I will now look after it properly. Singapore is very humid therefore the soil doesn’t dry out as fast. They need a lot of light when growing indoors, so that could another cause … or a combo. Your email address will not be published. Propagating some burro's tail and I've heard many different wait times for the callousing of the leaves or cuttings... Also, I've been laying them flat, opposed to digging them into the soil, is that best? This succulent tender perennial does best in bright light and can be moved outdoors during the growing season. In winter, maybe every 2-3 weeks. I’ve grown mine indoors (live in a cold climate) and some of the tails are (were) 5 feet long until my husband accidentally knocked it over. The soil needs to have excellent drainage. Nell. Hi Nell, Before you can prune & propagate Burro’s Tail, you’ll need to gather your equipment. It will rot out if you do. I’ve always taken Burro’s Tails out of their pots when transplanting. Thanks for stopping by! This plant should ideally be a lovely blue-green. I live in Ohio and winters are cold so I can’t even imagine having one. 8 8. comments. PETS. Hi! To learn more about Sedum morganianum, read this article… After that you can replant the stem. Here are 2 reasons why I think the guy in the store told you this: 1) the plant is small & the roots have not fully formed &/or 2) the leaves of this plant fall off so easily that if you’re not careful, that small plant will be almost stripped of foliage. They're colorful & flowering. Hope that helps! Leave the dropped leaves out of water and soil for a few days for them to harden at the bottom. When I purchased a donkey tail succulent, I repotted it. The light sounds fine because they like it bright indoors whereas outdoors they prefer more shade. And, you’re most welcome! If you can help me with any comment or advice, I would greatly appreciate it. the average low temperature for the winter months hovers around the low 40’s. 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. Yes, it’s being watering way too much. There’s no real trick to doing it but just be as gentle as you can when handling the plant. I intend to transplant them as you’ve shown in your “healing off” picture when we reach our destination. I was told to set the pot in a pan of water and let the plant soak up water from the bottom. When I moved to Tucson over a year ago, I gave the plant away & took cuttings. Nell, Enjoyed the post, the pictures are something for me to dream about. Nell. Succulents are often sought out as houseplants for their easy care, and fun morphology. Hi, Guys . Aloe vera – Aloe vera are easy to grow and propagate. I have just recently purchased a burro’s tail in a 4″ nursery pot. Any idea what this is or how to fix it? Thanks so much for your advice and for sharing your love of plants. Should be interesting! I have a question about my indoor Burro’s Tail that appears to be shriveling in some areas. Happy succulent-ing!!! Do you know if that from the fungus or bugs? It blooms often and is in a secluded spot where it doesn’t get direct sun and since it is windy here in Fairfield California it is protected. This year, no blooms in sight but our warmest time of year is coming up. Cut out a stem from your Sedum morganianum in a length you want and peel off some bottom leaves. I plan on changing to a more conventional hanging pot that will look more attractive inside once we get to our new home. 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. Give it bright light (but no hot sun) & go easy on the water & you’ll keep it going for many more years. You can actually see the difference between the plants that have and have not been fed. Hi Nell, I recently purchased a sedum morganianum on-line and it arrived very healthy and in a 6″ pot. I live 70 miles north of Santa Barbara and have had both of my donkey tails for 31 years. But I left it with my mom for about a month and gave her the same directions. My issue is I tried saving it from the store since its stretched itself. Indoors, it’s best to water your plant thoroughly, let all the water drain out, & then water again when the top half of the soil has dried out. Propagating the burro’s tail is a very facile exercise. The current tails are about 3′ long. I’ve found that they’re 1 fleshy succulent which prefers a certain environment. The longest braid is maybe 6-7 in. Archived. I started from several cuttings, I have 5 ,all growing well. With mine, the leaves just fall off & they root themselves in the ground. The ones in the middle tend to grow more in a more upwards direction. Do not burry. I am very excited about my new plant addition to my home! Nell. When in growth water moderately and apply a half strength liquid fertilizer every month. 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