Sedum morganianumwas described 73 years before being bump in the state of nature . The American plant scientist Eric Walther first saw it in 1935 , mature in hanging baskets at Jardín Flottante , a pocket-sized nursery in Coatepec , near Jalapa , in Veracruz , Mexico . Thisspeciesis exchangeable to its congenator , Sedum burrito , but can be distinguished by its longer and more pointed leave . Sedum morganianumhas gained the UK ’s Royal Horticultural Society’sAward of Garden Merit .
Sedum morganianumE. Walther
Burro ’s Tail , Donkey ’s Tail
In cultivation, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. Photo by Shirley Leung. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
family unit : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Sedum
The specific epithet " morganianum " ( pronounced " mor - gan - ee - AY - num " ) honors Dr. Meredith Walter Morgan ( 1887 - 1957 ) , a hobbyist and expert raiser from Richmond , California .
Sedum morganianumis native toMexico . It maturate on vertical cliffs in key Veracruz at lift ranging from 1,900 to 2,300 feet ( 580 to 700 yard ) .
A 35-year-old plant. In cultivation, Monterey Park, California, United States. Photo by Noriko Takehara. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Sedum morganianumis an attractivesucculentwith slender , trailing bow adorned with overlapping grayish - honey oil to bluish - dark-green leaves . The stems go forth from the base of the flora and can grow 3.3 feet ( 1 m ) long . Although they begin growing upright , the stems tag down as they lengthen . The farewell are mandrel - shaped , recurved with pointed tips , and obtusely arranged in five decided spirals , mensurate up to 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) in length and 0.3 inch ( 0.8 centimetre ) in diameter . They are track with a fine , waxy blooming that can rub off when touch .
During the summer , Sedum morganianumproduces small yet showy flowers arranged in clusters at the ends of the longest stem . The flowers havesepalsthe same color as the leave-taking , carmine - purplepetals , and yellowanthers . They come along only on maturespecimenswith at least 10 inches ( 25 cm ) recollective staunch .
brightness : Sufficient light is most important for growing a healthy plant life . Sedum morganianumgrows good in locations that receive full Lord’s Day for at least six hour a day but will bear some shade . Place the plant near a cheery windowpane or use hokey lights when develop indoors .
In cultivation, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. Photo by Shirley Leung. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
filth : This industrial plant does not tolerate sloppy grease , so undecomposed drain is substantive to foreclose root rotting . Use a commercially available mix designed for succulents , orcreate your own .
Temperature : Sedum morganianumis well - tolerant of heat and low temperatures . It spring up best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimal winter temperatures swan from 30 ° F to 50 ° F ( -1.1 ° C to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : From spring to settle , water supply thoroughly and let the dirt dry out before watering again . During the winter , water the plant just enough to keep it from shriveling . When lachrymation , stave off catch the leaves , stems , and flowers wet .
In cultivation, Torregrotta, Sicily, Italy. Photo by Tiziana Morabito. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Fertilizing : fertilize a urine - soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength during the growing season . However , feeding is unnecessary if you bring home the bacon the plant with fresh soil each year .
Repotting : WhenSedum morganianumoutgrows its current dope , repot it into a large one during the bound . verify the dirt is dry before you begin repot .
extension : It is light to propagateSedum morganianumby taking folio or radical cutting during the grow season or by sowing semen in bound or summer .
In cultivation, Torregrotta, Sicily, Italy. Photo by Tiziana Morabito. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
watch more atHow to Grow and Care for Sedum .
Sedum morganianumis not listed as toxic to people , but can be mildly toxic to pets and children .
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Leaf propagation. In cultivation, Queensland, Australia. Photo by Aki Yamada. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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In cultivation, Torregrotta, Sicily, Italy. Photo by Tiziana Morabito. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
