Question on Donkey Tail plants

11 years ago

Hi, (I am sorry i do not know the proper name for Donkey Tail plant) I would really love to get a donkey tail, I dont have one yet, been looking and finally found one, only one! at WM, a very small starter that had Hybrid on the tag. I really didnt feel like paying $4.00 for it because of the condition it was in, leaves falling off as I was getting price for it (even the cashier said it was pricey for that)

But my question is, what is the difference between a hybrid or one that isnt. I heard that the hybrid was not as delicate as the pure bred. Pictues of the 2 would be great for me, if there is a difference in looks.

I would really like to know so if I happen to come by a better one. (this one really didnt look good from what I know of the plant) The way things are looking right now- I may have to order one.

Or go back and see if it is still there, pay what they want for it and "hope to save it" haha. It was yellowing leaves, leaves falling off, soggy soil. 3 starters and not one looked healthy to me. But it is the only one I have seen. On second thought-- think I will wait for a better one. ;)

Anyway-- back to the question, what is the difference between a hybrid and a purebred Donkey Tail?

Marjie :)

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kathi_mdgd
11 years ago
I don't know what the difference is between a hybrid,and a purebred,never even heard those terms before in conjunction with the plant.

Anyway here's a picture of my donkey tail

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And a picture of my burros tail:

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Ask walmart if they will give you a better price since it's in such bad shape.Sounds like it's been overwatered.
HTH
Kathi
Lamora
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks :) the one they had there was Burros Tail, Looked like the second one your showing me. I would like both truth be told, but if giving a choice, the Donkey Tail would be my first.. But now I know the difference.
I thought they were the same thing.. silly me. But it still had Hybrid on the tag,, so idk.

anyway-- thanks for the pics.. :) Very nice plants you have there..
Marjie
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uscgardener
11 years ago
I didn't know Donkey Tail and Burro's Tail were different either! I have noticed the Donkey Tail I have is very fragile, the "leaves" fall off easily when I accidentally (lightly) brush against it. No idea if it is a hybrid or pure.
Lamora
Original Author
11 years ago
I finally found one! $5.00 for it, but it looks healthy. Got it at Home Dopot. I repotted it in this pot yesterday, so far it seems happy. The tag had both names on it (donkey and mule) and Hybrid~~ so idk. So far I love it!
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alex_i
11 years ago
My donkeytails are "thoroughbreds" , well maybe that was just wishful thinking on my part. I actually do not know what kind I have. But the 2 that I have had never gotten green. They grow fast, looks/feels healthy but just do not have enough green in them. Maybe there's an albino variety :-)

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Lamora
Original Author
11 years ago
lol mine is so tiny compaired to yours! how long have you had them? and if the little "leaves" fall into the soil, do they grow/root and make another trail? or just lay there... Guess I will find out, cuz I didn't take them out. (hoping they will root, if not, thats fine by me too)

albino sounds pretty too, different, I love different.. :)
Marjie
rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
11 years ago
Lamora

good you left leaves there, just be patient and they will grow. You don't need to do anything, they will start getting very fine, thread-like roots. The roots could be whitish or reddish-brown, don't be concerned just let them be. They will soon start 'sprouting' little chubby leaves. They will root themselves where you leave them & you will get fuller pot. It's hard to tell how long it will take, just leave them there & forget it...soon you'll be pleasantly surprised!
(photo is not very clear, hope you can see what I am saying).

Rina

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Lamora
Original Author
11 years ago
Koolness! I am leaving them alone then :) thanks..
jessiec777
11 years ago
Yay you found one! I know you have been wanting one for quite awhile now :-) It's a super cute kittie lol
alex_i
11 years ago
Marjie, Thanks, those 2 have been hanging there for close to 10 years. When the string gets too long, they break off on their own or if the winds are strong. As Uscgardener posted earlier, they seem to be fragile, just moving the leaves usually breaks them off. So I try not to touch them. But I do have this small one that I keep on a regular pot and trim it so it is always compact. Though compact, it's 8 yrs. old :-) Have fun with yours, they are easy to grow and just fun to look at!

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Lamora
Original Author
11 years ago
Jessie and alex~ thanks, :) I sent a pic to my daughter, all she said was "it dont look like a tail to me" lol. I told her to wait and see! Seems like I want both worlds, cute kitten and a large cat. Someday I hope to have both. :)

Marjie
plantomaniac08
11 years ago
Marjie,
Glad to see you finally found one. :)

Planto