Novelty Plant 'Bubble Tea 2' (Sedum morganianum Donkey Tail/Burro's Tail)

Family: Crassulaceae (the stonecrop family)
Genus: Sedum (includes the stonecrops)

Botanical/Binomial Name: Sedum morganianum
Common Names: Donkey Tail, Burro’s Tail

Botanical Characteristics: Herbaceous | Perennial | Evergreen | Frost tender
Propagation: Stem cuttings | Leaf cuttings

Item Description:
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This is the exact item as in the photos. The height to the kettle’s rim is 220 mm and to the top of the open lid is about 300 mm.

The strands of Sedum morganianum are well-rooted and well-established.

Plant Description:
Burro’s Tail is slow-growing in winter, but when growth picks up in warmer weather the shorter lengths of plant at the top will start cascading down the sides.

The leaves have a tendency to fall off at the slightest touch, so once you have decided a position for this plant it’s best to leave it undisturbed. The dropped leaves readily root so either place them on the surface of another pot to propagate a new plant, or place on top of the kettle to develop another strand.

Please note that no drainage holes were drilled into the bottom of the kettle, meaning moisture is retained and should wick upwards as the top dries out. This plant doesn’t need much watering anyway as it is a succulent, but give it a light drink if the top centimetre feels dry or the leaves start to wrinkle like a raisin. I suggest watering it on a sink or outside though, in case water rolls off the top.

This plant loves warm morning sun but not direct hot afternoon sun. It does well as a houseplant in well-lit areas — add a touch of fun to your kitchen where it will fit right in!

It’s worth mentioning that I keep this very specimen and the Angel Tears in all weathers outdoors — and both are thriving, despite all this recent rain and lack of drainage!