How much sunlight does my Burro's Tail need?

Burro's Tail requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Burro's Tail like?

Burro's Tail prefers dry environments . Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

What type of soil should I use for my Burro's Tail?

Burro's Tail is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Burro's Tail?

Burro's Tail grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Burro's Tail go dormant?

It’s common for Burro's Tail to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Burro's Tail native to?

Burro's Tail is native to Northern Hemisphere, South America, and Africa .

Does Burro's Tail produce flowers?

Burro's Tail produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

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Burro's Tail

Q: How often should I water my Burro's Tail?

Burro's Tail thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Sedum 'Burrito'

Genus

Sedum

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Burro's Tail

Water

How often to water your Burro's Tail

Burro's Tail needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Burro's Tail in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Burro's Tail: 1ft from a window

Burro's Tail love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Boston, Massachusetts ⛅.

Burro's Tail does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients