Description: (This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible . The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots). Hildewintera colademononis is a cactus plant with long cascading spines and white hair-like spines. It is commonly known as ‘Monkey tail’ due to its hairy appearance that resembles a monkeys tail and grows up to the height of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm). This winter-dormant plant has its origin in Bolivia and belongs to the Cactaceae family. Growth Rate Hildewintera colademononis plant has a slow growth rate. Flowering This cactus blooms in late spring to early fall with bright Rose/mauve flowers. Watering and Feeding During the spring and summer growing seasons water these cacti once a week. When your Monkey tail cactus enters dormancy in the fall and winter it will store water in its stems. To encourage growth apply a low-nitrogen high-potassium fertilizer monthly during the growing season. Soil Hildewintera colademononis plant prefers a well-draining organic soil mix or a specially formulated cactus soil mix. Hardiness This variety of Hildewintera has a frost tolerance of -2° C (28.4° F) for short periods and belongs to the hardiness zone of 9a to 11b. Light Monkey tail cacti thrive in areas with abundant bright indirect sunlight. While indirect light is preferable it can withstand full sun to partial shade sun exposure. Propagation The desert-native cactus can be propagated from cactus seeds or stem cuttings and grown as indoor plants. Plant it in rich organic cactus soil once the end has formed a callus. Place the plant in a humid environment with a mix of full sun and partial shade. Within a few weeks your plant should begin to root. Hildewintera colademononis or Monkeys tail cactus is a good choice for beginning gardeners because it is simple to grow. It requires less care and attention.
Price: 45.97 USD
Location: Fallbrook, California
End Time: 2025-01-08T03:12:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Climate: Arid
Brand: Unbranded
Plant Form: Plant
Soil pH: Neutral
Type: Cacti & Succulents
Number in Pack: 1
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Safety: Pet Safe
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
