Plant guide
Burro’s Tail
Sedum morganianum
Burro’s tail is considered non-toxic to cats. Check for Sedum morganianum on the label; this assessment does not cover every trailing succulent.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: This guide covers Sedum morganianum only. A shared common name or similar appearance does not establish that another plant has the same assessment.
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Non-toxic does not mean edible. Chewing plants can still upset your cat’s stomach.
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Sedum morganianum
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Container growing guidance for Sedum morganianum.
- Light
- Some direct sun
Provide strong light, with some direct sun.
- Watering
- Let the mix dry
Let the mix dry before watering again; drain the pot fully.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
A normal indoor growing range has not been established in this review.
- Potting
- Use a freely draining potting mix.
- Through the year
- Water less in winter and handle sparingly, since leaves detach easily.
Growing-guide sources
- sedum morganianum - Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-13
Care guidance for the named taxon; indoor recommendations take precedence over outdoor hardiness information.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-14. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.