Succulents are one of the most diverse families of plants, from tiny, intricate types, to stunning architectural specimens. There is a succulent for everyone. Most originate from deserts so grow with little moisture, dry air and bright sunshine. They also need good drainage and high temperatures.
Sedum Morganianum and Burrito are slight variations of the same plant. Burrito has slightly rounder fleshy leaves, whereas Morganianum are more elongated. The highly attractive blue-green trailing stems can reach up to 90cm in mature plants. Burrito basically means ` young donkey` and refers to the similarity to a donkeys tail.
One of the most striking, easy care trailing succulents to add to your collection.
Secrets of success:
Keep your plant happy by trying to recreate their natural habitat.
During Winter months keep cool at night, and in Spring and Summer they love bright light and high temperatures.
Although they can obviously tolerate full sun they can become faded, so give a little protection from concentrated rays.
Even though succulents are defined as needing little water, as they store it in their leaves and stems, they will not thrive with too little. In the growing season, Spring and Summer, water thoroughly, if possible use rain water, then allow to dry thoroughly before watering again.
Feed sparingly, once or twice in Spring and Summer using a specific succulent fertiliser.
Minimum Temp: Tolerates a wide range of temperatures. They are used to quite extreme daytime heat, and cold desert nights. They will survive occasional temperatures down to 0c if kept very, very dry. And Summer temperatures to 30c.
Aftercare:
During the Winter your plant will enter a rest period.
Most desert dwellers can be left with little or no water.
If your plant becomes extremely pot bound then re-pot in Spring, ready for the growing season. Firstly water the plant and allow to drain. Carefully remove the plant and place in a slightly larger pot, using good quality free draining cacti and succulent compost.
Easily propagated by stem cuttings.
Warnings: Not listed as toxic to pets or humans.
