How to Water Sedum Burritos
If you're in the market for a succulent, easy-to-care-for plant that is sure to attract attention, a Sedum burrito may just be the perfect choice. Commonly known by its scientific name (Sedum burrito), as well as baby burro tail and donkey tail, this plant produces swollen stems that trail or cascade down, perfect for a hanging basket. It can also be grown outdoors in the garden in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 and warmer. Unlike most sedums, a Sedum burrito requires a bit more watering than usual, but it's well worth the little bit of extra effort.
Insert your finger carefully into the soil 1 to 3 inches deep. If it feels dry, it is time to water your plant. Typically, a potted Sedum burrito requires watering once every one or two weeks. In the garden, it may need less waterings if rain is sufficient enough to provide for its needs. Check the soil after a week or two of dry weather to feel if it is dry.
Water a Sedum burrito thoroughly and slowly until you see the water drip out the pot's drainage hole for contain plants. Outdoors in the garden, water it slowly with 1 inch of water around entire base of the plant with a garden hose or watering can. Five minutes after watering, stick your finger into the soil 2 or 3 inches deep to be sure the water soaked into the soil rather than running right through it. Water your sedum again if the soil feels dry.
Dump out any extra water in the drainage dish, if applicable. Otherwise, you may overwater your plant -- soil absorbs the extra water from the bottom up, not allowing the soil to naturally dry out.
Continue to check the soil for moisture and water a Sedum burrito in a similar manner throughout the year. In the winter, when your plant may be dormant and slow to use up the water found in the soil, watering your sedum once a month may be adequate.
Melissa Lewis is a former elementary classroom teacher and media specialist. She has also written for various online publications. Lewis holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.