A beautiful, trailing succulent with thick braids of plump blue-green leaves.
Burro's Tail Mastery
Bright Light
Dry Out Completely
Extremely Fragile
Pet-Friendly
Growth Snapshot
Core care pillars at a glance
The Full Picture
The Burro's Tail is breathtaking, but it has one major flaw: the leaves fall off if you so much as look at them the wrong way. It is incredibly fragile. You must find a bright, permanent spot for this plant (preferably hanging) and then never move it. When watering, try not to jostle the vines. The chalky white coating on the leaves (epicuticular wax) protects it from the sun—do not wipe it off!