The succulent plant has been a popular variety for quite a while now and this doesn’t seem to be changing. Succulent plants come in a wide array of shapes, sizes and colours and are quite a low maintenance species of plant, making them attractive to many. Succulents are a collection of plants that use their thick and fleshy leaves to store water, which means they are able to generally thrive in hot and dry climates. The word succulent originates from the Latin word ‘Sucus’, which means sap or juice.
Donkey’s tail
Sedum Morganianum
Also known as the ‘Donkey’s Tail’, this succulent is a perennial hailing from Central America, specifically Mexico and Honduras.
As its name would suggest, the Donkey’s Tail has long, trailing stems and is as such usually grown in a hanging basket. When viewed as a whole plant, the Donkey Tail’s bunchy foliage resembles a fancy chandelier. The Donkey Tail’s leaves are fleshy and bear some resemblance to broad beans, though their slightly blanched blue-green colouring should put to bed any thoughts of cooking them up. The Donkey’s Tail grows small pink and red flowers in spring and summer which peek out from the top of leaves.
Other than during the peak of summer, the Donkey’s Tail should receive full sunlight. With a minimum temperature of seven degrees Celsius, it should have no trouble surviving as an indoor plant. Any succulent soil is fine for the Donkey’s Tail as long as it is well-draining. It should be watered around once per week, except during winter.
Plant Care
Take me to the light – windowsill is best
Water well and then do not water again until the soil has thoroughly dried out
Gritty & well-drained
Non toxic to our furry paw babies
With fleshy, tear-drop shaped leaves, don’t be mistaken that this is the notorious party game. No pinning the tail on the donkey here
