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title: "NEW PLANT Hey all, I just got a new Donkey Tail and I love him so…"
description: "NEW PLANT Hey all, I just got a new Donkey Tail and I love him so much but I’ve never cared for one before, I’m used to Pothos and Spider plants. Does anyone…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Noras.garden"
published: "2025-07-13T19:01:49.318511Z"
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# NEW PLANT Hey all, I just got a new Donkey Tail and I love him so…

_Posted by Noras.garden on 2025-07-13_

NEW PLANT  
Hey all, I just got a new Donkey Tail and I love him so much but I’ve never cared for one before, I’m used to Pothos and Spider plants. Does anyone have any tips for keeping this little happy and healthy?

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## 11 comments

### PrettyLittleThings commented on 2025-07-13

He's so cute! Succulent basics... Dry in between waterings. I usually check the leaves if they are showing signs of thirst, like wrinkly or soft when squeezed (gently). Even when the soil is dry, sometimes they still don't need watering until leaves show some signs. Full to partial sun, depending on how intense the sun condition in your area, they love light, to keep it compact and faster growth. Other than that? Enjoy him 🤗

#### Noras.garden replied on 2025-07-13

That is so helpful, thank you!!!

#### PrettyLittleThings replied on 2025-07-13

You're welcome, have fun!

### Cloudyskyy72 commented on 2025-07-13

If a leaf drops or gets knocked off place it back in the soil to get a new baby

#### Kelly replied on 2025-07-13

Im trying that with mine. Its not doing well 😩

#### Cloudyskyy72 replied on 2025-07-13

It can take a while, one of mine took 2 months. Have you tried sticking the cut end in the soil?

#### Noras.garden replied on 2025-07-14

Oh absolutely, I love seeing how others do that and wanna try it for sure!

### Kelly commented on 2025-07-13

Good luck with it! It’s beautiful! Im not doing well with mine. Idk what I’m doing wrong. Im not over watering it gets a decent amount of sun. Its drooping and drooping tons of leaves. Don’t think it will make it.

#### Noras.garden replied on 2025-07-14

Thank you! I’m sorry yours is so bent on not growing! Some plants are just way too stubborn 😅😭

### Mermaid commented on 2025-07-14

My succulents all seem to do better with rainwater or distilled water. You can also take regular tapwater and let it sit out 24 hours before using. I love my donkey tails.🥰🥰

#### Noras.garden replied on 2025-07-14

That’s good to know, I’ll definitely be doing that, thank you!

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