Guide: Propagating Donkey Tail in Water, Soil & Division (Burro’s Tail)

Donkey’s Tail, or Burro’s Tail, Sedum morganianum, is a delightful little succulent in the Stonecrop family, Crassulaceae.

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It is native to Mexico and Honduras and can live happily outdoors in USDA zones 9 to 11, but it is typically grown as an easy-care, easy-to-propagate houseplant.

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Propagation Methods for Donkey’s Tail

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Leaf Cuttings

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Stem Cuttings

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Water Method: Propagating Donkey Tail in Water

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