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

Pet-safe (verified)

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!