Am I Taking Good Care Of My Burro's Tail Houseplant?

Did you placed your burro's tail somewhere where it can get lots of bright, but indirect sunlight?

Did you planted your burro's tail in a well-drained potting mix?

Are you watering your plant excessively?

Do you keep your burro's tail somewhere warm?

Do you keep your burro's tail in a place with high humidity?

Do you keep your burro's tail free of pests and diseases?

Burro’s tail enjoys plenty of sun with some shade. It tolerates heat well, but it can suffer from burns if positioned in too much bright light. Indoors, the best spot for burro's tail is the one which receives bright indirect light. A bright windowsill with some protection, such as a sheer blind is perfect.

The plant should be grown in well-draining soil, ideally of a gritty or sandy texture. This will help to prevent root rot if the plant is watered excessively. The gritty soil will help the excess water to drain away from the plant's roots. Burro’s tail also prefers slightly acidic soil with a pH of around 6, though it will grow in a range of soils.

Burro’s tail is drought-tolerant plant once established. If grown inside, one generous watering each month will probably suffice, but pay attention to the condition of your plant and its soil rather than adhering to a watering schedule. Check the soil of your burro’s tail before watering, and only proceed with watering if the top few inches of soil are dry.

When grown as a houseplant, burro's tail likes to be in temperatures in the region of 65-75 °F. It will tolerate slightly cooler temperatures in the winter when it is dormant. Keep it away from any cold drafts and heating vents to prevent freezing and overheating the plant.

Burro's tail does well in average household humidity. Do not mist the plant or make any other attempts to increase humidity as it will not tolerate high humidity. Don’t grow burro’s tail in bathrooms or kitchens where humidity is naturally higher.

Good job! You are taking good care of your burro's tail houseplant.

Burro’s tail is rarely affected by pests, but if it does suffer from a pest infestation, then it will typically be aphids. Organic neem oil is an environmentally friendly means of discouraging aphids from attacking. Maintain good watering practices to avoid root rot and other fungal problems.