Burro’s tail is native to southern Mexico, an area that receives plentiful sunlight year-round. As a houseplant, a donkey's tail requires bright light, ideally in a full sun location of the home. Slowly introduce the plant to full sun once purchased to allow it to acclimate first, as light conditions vary from nursery to nursery. A southern or western facing window provides sufficient light. In homes with poor light exposure, use an artificial plant light. This succulent needs at least 8 hours of bright light daily for optimum growth. In the summer, move the plant outdoors carefully to avoid breaking the stems. Hang it under a covered patio or the eaves, where it will receive light through most of the day. 

Most succulents are drought tolerant, and the burro’s tail is no exception. However, it does prefer infrequent but deep watering. This is where well-draining soil is key, as excess moisture needs to filter freely from the container to prevent rot issues. In winter, the plant is not actively growing and needs water only half the time. Apply tepid water when the top of the soil is dry, approximately every 9-14 days. 

Purchased cactus soil is an appropriate habitat. A homemade mixture of regular potting soil combined with perlite, pumice, or sand to keep the medium well-aerated and freely draining is also useful. The best soil for this plant is porous with the ability to move water away from the stems quickly. 

Sedum morganianum does not tolerate high humidity. It should be placed where there is plenty of airflow and away from high-humidity sites such as a bathroom. Burro’s tail enjoys average home temperatures. Keep the plant away from drafty windows and doors in winter. This is a tender perennial and it has no frost tolerance. Bring outdoor plants in when temperatures drop. 

Feed a burro’s tail succulent once or twice during its growing season using a balanced houseplant food diluted by half. Suspend feeding the plant in fall and winter, and resume fertilizing it in spring.