Description: Monkey tail Cactus The monkey tail cactus (Cleistocactus colademononis, previously Hildewintera colademononis) is a type of cactus plant characterized by its long, cascading shape and white, hair-like spines.Also called soft monkey tail cactus, it gets its common name from its hairy appearance that resembles a monkey's tail.Common Name — Monkey's tailPlant Family — CactaceaeTake One HomeMore facts:Hildewintera colademononis was reclassified to Cleistocactus winteri subsp. Colademononis.It is native to Bolivia and is an epilithic plant which grows hanging from steep rock faces protruding above the surrounding jungle. It has very long white and soft hairlike spines. The common name “monkey's tail” refers to the appearance of the hairy stems. The flowers are large bright red blooms . Growth starts as upright and then hangs.Growth RequirementsSunMonkey tails grow best in bright indirect light but can take full direct sun or light shade. Avoid intense afternoon sun since that can sunburn the stems.Temperature/ HumidityMonkey tails like room temperatures around 65 to 80 F. Night time temperatures can go down to 60 F.During the winter, they prefer cooler temperatures between 50 to 55 F. The cooler temperature will encourage flowers. They can tolerate light frost down to 28 F.WaterCleistocactus winteri subsp. Colademononis prefers to stay on the dry side. In the summer, water them only when the soil has dried out completely. Always error on the side of underwatering.They are built to withstand drought, and overwatering is one of the quickest ways to kill them.During the winter water, it is very infrequently, if at all. It’s safe to cut back on watering entirely. Water should be restricted to only enough to keep the stems and branches from shriveling.
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