The Garden Community for Garden Lovers

Plant identification and propogation

North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Does anyone know the name of this plant, which appears to thrive on the window sill of our spare bedroom. How can it be propogated?




Answers

 

I'd say it was a Sedum Morganianum.

This might be helpful for cuttings:
http://www.cactus-and-succulents.com/text/propagating-cactus-and-succulents-4.htm

26 Jan, 2009

 

I'm sure its a Sedum buretto. They root easy from tip cuttings Cut a tip about 3 inches long, remove a few of the bottom leaves then allow it to callous for a day. Place in a very well drained compost-plenty of sand or grit and keep it just damp and on a sunny windowsill. Its a lovely plant.
Good luck!

26 Jan, 2009

 

I'd better corect my spelling before someone else does! Its S. burreto.

26 Jan, 2009

 

It is actually Sedum Burrito, but it all sounds the same no worries. Sedum Morganianum is the correct latin name for it, the 'Burrito' comes from burro which is Spanish for Donkey as the plant is known as Donkeys Tail.

26 Jan, 2009

 

What a fascinating plant you have there!

26 Jan, 2009

 

oh i havent got one of these. but its on my wish list....

26 Jan, 2009

 

Burro's Tail is the name I know but I guess that is pretty much the same as Donkey's Tail. I love these. The trailing stems can grow really long....6 feet or more. It is very easy to grow from cuttings. I've seen some in flower with pink blooms. It only needs a light watering and only when it gets dry. Sharp draining potting mix is a must....I used cactus mix. If you can get yours to flower Ron, please post a picture. Mine never did end up flowering before I lost it during a house move.

26 Jan, 2009

 

Super specimen! I'm going to look out for one in future.......

27 Jan, 2009

 

It will also root from the leaves, just left resting on moist sand, or sometimes just resting on dry sand.

27 Jan, 2009

How do I say thanks?

Answer question

 


Not found an answer?