A Burro’s Tail is a succulent plant that is easy-to-grow as an indoor houseplant. It needs very little care. The Burro’s Tail is sometimes called a Donkey’s Tail…but they are indeed the same plant. Here’s 7 tips for caring and growing the Burro’s Tail indoors as a houseplant.
The houseplant on the right in the photograph is a Burro’s Tail that I recently transplantted into a new pot. The one on the left is Aloe Vera. Both are from the Succulent family.
1. It needs good drainage so pick a pot with drainage holes at the bottom.
2. Use quality soil that is made specifically for succulents.
3. Don’t over-water it. I water mine lightly once the soil is dry…about every 8-10 days.
4. It needs sunshine and does well in a window that gets 6+ hours of light per day.
5. Transplant into a new pot with fresh soil every 2-3 years or as it outgrows it’s current one.
6. Can be planted into a regular planter or a hanging basket.
7. Protect it from extremely cold temperatures. We live in the northeast. I like to take my houseplants outside to sit on my front porch or back deck May through early September. I then bring them back inside before the weather gets cold. Depending on where you live…you may be able to let them outside year-round.
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I have aloe vera plants and they are easy to grow too. I have never tried to grow a burros tail plant.
Aloe Vera. Both are from the Succulent family. I didn’t know this!!! I have a big one that I cut at least once a week or more. Suculent I love but never have any luck growing them.
I have Aero Gardens and my aloe vera sits right by the lights and it really grows
I have mostly jade plants at home. These look nice, too.
I have never seen one of these burro plants it’s cute. Your plants look very happy and healthy.