Donkey's Tail: Fragile Blue-Green Beads on Trailing Stems

Botanical Name: Sedum morganianum

Stems thickly covered with overlapping, plump, blue-green leaves trailing 3+ feet. Rarely blooms indoors; pink/red flowers possible at stem tips in summer with bright growing-season light and cool winter rest.

Handle With Extreme Care

Leaves fall off at slightest touch. Best in hanging basket, left alone except for water/fertilizer.

Seasonal Care

Bright Light, Summer Shade

Plenty of bright light. Summer outdoors: shaded (sunburns easily if sudden full sun).

Cool Winter Rest

55°F (13°C) minimum. Stop fertilizing fall/winter. Water sparingly.

Repot Spring

When pot full. Shallow pot OK (shallow roots). One size up, drainage holes.

Quick Reference: Donkey's Tail Care

• Origin: Mexico
• Height: Trailing to 3 ft (90 cm)
• Light: Bright with some direct sun; shade from strong summer sun
• Water: Lightly moist spring/summer; sparing fall/winter. Shriveled = underwatered.
• Humidity: Average; tolerates dry air; no drafts
• Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C); winter cool rest 55–60°F (13–16°C) promotes bloom
• Soil: Cactus mix
• Fertilizer: Monthly succulent fertilizer spring/summer
• Propagation: 2–3 inch stem tip cuttings spring. Remove lower leaves, insert in ½ sand : ½ peat. Moist, patient (months). Leaf cuttings same method.