Sedum morganianum 'Donkey's Tail'
Sedum morganianum
A charming trailing succulent featuring long, cascading stems densely packed with plump, blue-green leaves that overlap like braided rope. Perfect for hanging baskets or tall containers where its dramatic 2-3 foot trailing habit can be showcased. The thick, fleshy leaves store water efficiently, making this an exceptionally drought-tolerant and low-maintenance houseplant.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
SEE-dum mor-gan-ee-AY-num
Zones
10–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-4 feet
Complete Growing Guide
Light: SEE-dum mor-gan-ee-AY-num. Soil: Clay, Sand, Shallow Rocky. Soil pH: Alkaline (>8.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Very Dry. Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 12 inches-3 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Maintenance: Low. Propagation: Division, Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting.
Harvesting
Type: Capsule.
Bloom time: Summer
Edibility: Stems and leaves can be eaten, but when ingested in large quantities, can cause stomach upset.
History & Origin
Origin: Mexico (Veracruz, Puebla, Chiapas)
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Deer, Drought, Poor Soil
- +Attracts: Stems and leaves can be eaten, but when ingested in large quantities, can cause stomach upset.
- +Edible: Stems and leaves can be eaten, but when ingested in large quantities, can cause stomach upset.
- +Low maintenance
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Echeveria varieties
Similar water and light requirements, creates attractive succulent combinations
String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)
Complementary trailing habit with matching drought tolerance and care needs
Jade Plant (Crassula ovata)
Similar watering schedule and light requirements, provides structural contrast
Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum)
Shares preference for well-draining soil and minimal water requirements
Burro's Tail varieties (Sedum burrito)
Nearly identical care requirements with complementary textures
Aloe vera
Compatible drought tolerance and similar soil drainage needs
String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)
Matching trailing growth habit with similar low-water requirements
Haworthia species
Similar light and water needs, creates textural diversity in arrangements
Keep Apart
Impatiens
Requires frequent watering and humid conditions that promote root rot in succulents
Ferns
Need consistently moist soil and high humidity, opposite of succulent requirements
Begonias
Require regular watering and higher humidity than succulents can tolerate
Hostas
Need shade and consistent moisture, conflicting with succulent's sun and drought preferences
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Very good when not overwatered
Common Pests
Mealybugs, spider mites
Diseases
Root rot, stem rot from overwatering