{"product_id":"burro-s-tail-sedum-morganianum","title":"Burro's Tail - Sedum morganianum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurro's Tail (\u003cem\u003eSedum morganianum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the trailing succulent everyone recognises, with fat, overlapping blue-green leaves that hang in long tails from a central growing point. The tails reach 30cm or more, so it belongs in a hanging pot or on a high shelf where they can drop freely. Pink flowers can appear at the tips in summer, but the tails are the reason to buy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstantly recognisable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plump blue-green leaves stack along each stem like beads, making a living rope that no other houseplant quite matches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for hanging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tails hang from a central point, so a hanging pot or a plant on a high shelf shows them at their best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow demands.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants bright light and water only when the soil is dry to the touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows with age.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young leaves start rounded and lengthen as they mature, so the tails become longer and more dramatic over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks indoors and out.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright indoor plant, and a rockery plant in a mild, frost-free climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant per 15cm to 20cm hanging pot is enough. Hang it high and out of the way of knocks, because the leaves break off easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright rooms and shelves.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a shelf or plant stand, the tails trail down the front. Choose a bright spot with no foot traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries in mild climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a frost-free garden it spills over the edge of a rockery or wall. Tuck it into a sheltered spot with sharp drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Burro's Tail in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light, with a little protection from scorching afternoon summer sun in hot climates. It is frost tender, so outside it suits frost-free subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In frosty districts keep it as a houseplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, gritty soil, or a cactus and succulent mix in pots. Use a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water sparingly, only when the soil is dry to the touch, and cut back in winter when temperatures drop. Feed in the growing seasons with a slow release food for container plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed. Handle it as little as you can, because leaves break off at a touch. Leaves that drop can be pressed onto gritty mix, where many will root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Burro's Tail as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, as well as in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and 200mm pots in packs of 6. The tube is the way to start with a young plant, while the larger pots bring longer tails from the day they arrive. Leaves are fragile, so a few may drop in transit. Unpack it with care and handle it by the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. If the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eSucculent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eSucculent care guide for Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves keep breaking off?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are only loosely attached, so a knock, a brush or rough handling dislodges them. Hang the plant where it will not be touched, and move it as little as you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves on mine short and round?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung leaves start off rounded and lengthen as they mature, so a young plant looks quite different from a mature trailing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparingly. Water when the soil feels dry to the touch, and ease off in winter when temperatures drop. Overwatering is a more common cause of loss than forgetting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790880932159,"sku":"SED-MOR-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790880997695,"sku":"SED-MOR-140MM-P10","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790881030463,"sku":"SED-MOR-200MM-P6","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/burro-s-tail-sedum-morganianum.jpg?v=1792211059","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/burro-s-tail-sedum-morganianum","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}