Where it grows
Grows deep in the mountains of Bolivia in South America.
Special features
Cleistocactus colademononis, commonly known as the Monkey’s Tail cactus, has attractive red flowers in summer, and soft white spines mixed with harder yellow thorns. It makes an excellent hanging-basket plant once mature. These cuttings were grown in full sun and have plenty of white spines / hair covering most of the yellow spines. They have large, bright red flowers in spring and summer.
Care guide
These cacti prefer full sun and will only show off their ‘fluffy’ spines if given as little shade as possible. Give your Monkey’s Tail a thorough soaking of water every 10-14 days, if the soil is dry. This species is sensitive to overwatering and should not be watered when it is dormant during winter. A well drained soil mix with plenty of gritty components like akadama and pumice is vital for these plants.
Growing season
Spring and summer.
Propagation
Cuttings and seeds.