How to Propagate a Burro's Tail

Burro's Tail (Sedum morganianum) is one of the easiest plants to propagate — I discovered how purely by accident! Here's 3 ways to propagate your plant. 

Your best time for propagation success is during the growing season. (I prefer propagating in late spring or early summer.)

Before You Begin: Check the Calendar

1

One of the easiest ways to propagate a Burro’s Tail plant is wait for the individual leaves to fall off the mother plant. Then let them grow in the soil where they fell, or transfer them to lay on a dish or tray of well-draining soil until they develop roots.

Leaf Propagation

2

Cut a healthy stem from the mother plant and allow the end of the stem to harden, or callous, for a few days. Plant them in the same pot as the mother plant for a fuller looking plant, or in a separate pot with  well-draining soil.

Stem Propagation

3

Cut off a healthy stem that is long enough to stand in water. Change the water regularly until your cutting grows roots. Wait until the roots are at least one to two inches long before planting

Water Propagation

For more Burro's Tail propagation techniques and care tips,  head to the blog!