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{{SPlantbox
{{SPlantbox
|familia=Crassulaceae
|familia=Crassulaceae
|genus=Sedum
|genus=Sedum
|species=morganianum
|species=morganianum
|taxo_author=E. Walther
|common_name=Burro's tail, Donkey's tail
|common_name=Burro's tail, Donkey's tail
|name_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia
|name_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia
|exposure=sun
|exposure=sun
|sun_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia
|sun_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia
|water=moderate, dry
|water_ref=Sunset National Garden Book
|features=evergreen, flowers
|features=evergreen, flowers
|flower_season=early spring, mid spring, late spring, early summer, mid summer, late summer
|flower_season=early spring, mid spring, late spring, early summer, mid summer, late summer
|usda_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia
|usda_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia
|max_zone=11
|max_zone=11
|image=Upload.png
|image=Donkey's tail in bloom March 06.jpg
|image_width=240
|image_width=240
}}
}}
'''Sedum morganianum''' (commonly called '''burro's tail''' or '''donkey tail''') is a [[succulent plant]] which is native to southern [[Mexico]] and [[Honduras]]. It produces long trailing stems up to 60 cm long with fleshy blue-green leaves and produces terminal, pink to red flowers.
==Cultivation==
==Cultivation==
The species is a popular houseplant and is primarily grown for the foliage; flowers are produced infrequently. Plants are best grown in full sunlight for strong growth and to enhance leaf colouration. The species is susceptible to over-watering, especially during winter dormancy.
===Propagation===
===Propagation===
Plants are usually propagated by stem or leaf cuttings. The leaves are quite delicate and will readily break off the stem when manipulated. The leaves will stay alive for many days and roots will emerge after a few days.
===Pests and diseases===
===Pests and diseases===
==Varieties==
==Varieties==
This particular plant has shorter stems and shorter, rounder leaves. The leaves are less prone to breaking off the stem.<ref name=Guide>[http://www.guide-to-houseplants.com/donkeys-tail.html Donkey's tail]</ref> It is often labeled as a distinct species under the name ''Sedum burrito'' and it is not clear at the moment whether it actually was bred as a distinct cultivar or if it evolved from ''S. morganianum'' as a subspecies in the wild.<ref name=flickr>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/xenoflor/4204247748/ Sedum morganianum 'Burrito' - Hortus Botanicus, Leiden, NL 7 Mar 2009 Leo]</ref><ref name=Googlebooks>[http://books.google.ca/books?id=Jo9VgQAsMtkC&pg=PA242-IA16&lpg=PA242-IA16&dq=sedum+morganianum+burrito&source=bl&ots=qG8ry5muF-&sig=6jBBKiz5W7HXHSZ4ycNohRmbg_Y&hl=en&ei=qmRqS9uLHMWWtgft09GFBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CBsQ6AEwBTgK#v=onepage&q=sedum%20morganianum%20burrito&f=false Sedum: cultivated stonecrops]</ref>
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Image:Upload.png| photo 1
Image:Donkey's tail in bloom March 06.jpg|Here it is in full bloom, which may be once or twice a year, or never- depends on the climate and light conditions.
Image:Upload.png| photo 2
Image:Sedum_morganianum_'Burrito'_c-3098_-_01.jpg|Photographed at Volunteer Park Conservatory, Seattle, Washington.
Image:Upload.png| photo 3
Image:Sedum morganianum 'Burrito' c-3098 - 02.jpg
Image:Sedum morganianum.jpg|Sedum morganianum in Dalat, Vietnam.
Image:Starr 070906-9051 Sedum morganianum.jpg|Sedum morganianum (habit). Location: Maui, Kula Ace Hardware and Nursery
Image:Sedum burrito.jpg|Sedum morganianum 'Burrito' variation.
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