What it is: This listing is sold as a pointy-leaved burro's tail or donkey's tail (Sedum morganianum) in a hanging basket.

Light: Give it bright, direct light from a sunny window, or a grow bulb; NC State Extension says sedums are easy to grow indoors with bright direct light from a window or a grow light, and most kinds want sun to part sun outdoors. Use a coarse, well-drained cactus mix such as our succulent and cacti soil (NC State Extension).

Watering & care: Allow the mix to dry out between waterings, and avoid wet or poorly drained conditions, which can cause rot (NC State Extension). Empty any saucer so the pot does not sit in water. In winter, water less often, especially on tender houseplant kinds.

Humidity: Average household air is usually fine. These succulents tolerate dry soil and do not need extra humidity (NC State Extension).

Temperature: Burro's tail is a tender houseplant here. NC State Extension lists USDA zones 10a to 11b and notes that outdoors in cooler climates it will tolerate temperatures down to about 4 °C (40 °F). Keep it frost-free and off cold glass.

Winter indoors: Reduce watering in winter and use tepid water (NC State Extension). Keep it in a bright, frost-free window, or under a grow bulb, and off cold glass.

Expected indoor size: NC State Extension describes trailing stems up to 24 inches long, and also notes stems up to 90 cm (about 3 feet). The dimensions table is 1 to 4 feet tall and 1 to 3 feet wide. In a hanging basket the stems usually stay in that trailing range. It rarely flowers as a houseplant (NC State Extension).

Feeding: Fertilize lightly once or twice during the growing season with our Cactus Fertilizer (NC State Extension), and ease off in winter.

Pets & pests: The ASPCA lists Burro's Tail (Sedum morganianum) as non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses. NC State Extension also tags this species as non-toxic for cats, dogs and horses. It is still a plant, not a snack, and any plant material can upset a pet's stomach. Leaves break off easily; slugs and snails can appear, and overwatering causes rot (NC State Extension).

About your plant: Every plant is a little different. Size, fullness and leaf count vary from plant to plant and change with age and light, so we can't promise a particular stem length, leaf count or leaf colour. The options listed (6", 8") refer to the pot or container size. They do not guarantee an exact stem length, leaf count or leaf colour. Photos show typical plants from our greenhouse, not the specific plant you will receive. The shared gallery image shows other Sedum as inspiration. The leaves are quite delicate and break off if handled; NC State Extension notes that fallen leaves can be used to start new plants. We pack as carefully as we can, but some leaves may still drop in transit.